Removing The Fan; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 3646 Owner's Manual

Removing the Fan

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Prerequisites

Remove the computer

Procedure

1 Disconnect the fan cable from the system-board connector (FANC1).
For more information on the location of the fan cable connector, see
"System-Board
2 Note the location of the fan on the heat sink assembly.
3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the connectors on the
optical drive.
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