Removing The Fan Assembly - Dell Inspiron 2500 Factory Service Manual

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems
5. Remove the palm rest
6. Remove a latch button from the bottom case assembly by squeezing the snap tabs in the center of the
latch.
Apply downward pressure to the tabs while squeezing them together (tweezers work well) to eject the latch
button from the bottom of the case without loosening the upper latch assembly (spring and slider). If the
upper latch assembly does come loose:
a. Reinsert the spring onto the slider, and reinstall both pieces in the latch housing on the inside of the
case.
b. Ensure that the slider is inserted so that the side with the two bumps is facing the back of the case,
and the surface with the wear ribs is facing the bottom of the case.
7. Hold the upper latch assembly in place while you snap the new latch button in from underneath the base,
making certain the snap tabs are fully engaged in the slider.
8. Ensure that the newly installed latch assembly moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released.
Fan Assembly
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed
battery.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer.

Removing the Fan Assembly

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