Removing the fan — for computer with
integrated graphics card
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.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1. Remove the base cover.
2. Remove the battery.
Procedure
1. Using the pull tab, disconnect the I/O-board cable from the system board.
2. Note the routing and remove the I/O-board cable and the antenna cables from the routing guides on the fan.
3. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
4. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Lift the fan off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
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