Service Manual

Table Of Contents
Removing the fan
NOTE: 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
1. Remove the base cover.
2. Remove the battery.
Procedure
1. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
2. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the fan along with its cable off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
Figure 22. Removing the fan
1.
fan cable 2. system board
3. screws (2) 4. fan
5. palm rest and keyboard assembly
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