Replacing the fan — for
computer with integrated
graphics card
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.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the palm rest and
keyboard assembly.
2 Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the palm rest and
keyboard assembly.
3 Connect the fan cable to the system board.
4 Route the I/O-board cable and antenna cables through the routing guides on the
fan.
5 Connect the I/O-board cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the battery.
2 Replace the base cover.
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