Dell Inspiron 17 - Removing the Processor Fan

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 Processor Fan
Dell™Inspiron™N7010ServiceManual
Removing the Processor Fan
Replacing the Processor Fan
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Removing the Processor Fan
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).
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4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive.
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5. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).
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6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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7. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
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8. Lift the connector latch and disconnect the I/O board cable from the connector on the system board.
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9. Disconnect the processor fan cable from the connector on the system board.
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10. Remove the two screws that secure the processor fan to the computer base.
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11. Lift the processor fan off the computer base.
WARNING: 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: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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I/O board
cable
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I/O board cable
connector