Replacing the fans
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.
Procedure
1. Place the fans on the heat sink and align the screw holes on the fans to the screw holes on the heat sink.
2. Adhere the Mylar that secures the fans to the heat sink.
3. Turn over the heat-sink assembly.
4. Adhere the Mylar that secures the fan to the heat sink.
5. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the heat sink.
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