Service Manual

Removing the processor fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside
your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the system board.
2 Remove the two screws (M2.5x6) that secure the processor fan to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
3 Lift the processor fan from the heat-sink.
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