Service Manual

Fan 93
Fan
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see
the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration from moving
fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the
electrical outlet before removing the cover.
NOTICE: The procedure for removing and replacing the chassis fan is identical
(except where noted0 for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; the
illustrations provided are for example only and may not represent your particular
computer precisely.
Removing the Chassis Fan
1 Follow the procedures in "Before Working on Your Computer" on page 35.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 47).
3 Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board.
4 While holding the chassis fan in place, remove the screw(s) that secure(s)
the fan to the chassis.
5 For the Vostro 220s, slide the fan toward the front of the computer to
disengage it from the chassis.
6 Ease the fan toward the center of the computer, and lift the fan out of the
chassis.