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.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1. Remove the base cover.
2. Remove the battery.
Procedure
1. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
3. Peel off tape that secures the fan cable to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Lift the fan off the palm-rest assembly.
Figure 19. Removing the fan
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screws (2) 2. fan
3. tape 4. fan cable
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