Removing The Chassis Fan; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell XPS 8700 Owner's Manual

Removing the Chassis Fan

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15.

Procedure

1
Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board connector SYS_FAN1. See
"System-Board Components" on page 13.
2
Remove the screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis.
3
Slide and lift the chassis fan away from the computer.
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3
1 chassis fan cable
3 chassis fan
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2 screws (4)