Removing The Fan - Dell XPS M140 Service Manual

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Fan
Dell™ XPS M140 Service Manual

Removing the Fan

Replacing the Fan
Removing the Fan
CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the optical drive (see
3. Remove the hinge cover (see
4. Remove the keyboard (see
5. Remove the display assembly (see
6. Remove the palm rest (see
7. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws securing the fan to the base of the computer.
8. Disconnect the fan connector from the system board connector.
9. Lift the fan out of the computer.
Preparing to Work Inside the
Removing the Optical
Removing the Hinge
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Display
Removing the Palm Rest).
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Drive).
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