Fan; Removing The Fan - Dell XPS M140 Service Manual

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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 "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" on page 7.

2 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 25).

3 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 41).

4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43).

5 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 55).

6 Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 65).

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.

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