Replacing 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:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1. .
2. Slide the fan under the heat sink and place it on the display-assembly base and align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes
on the display-assembly base.
3. Replace the three screws (M2x2.5) that secure the fan to the display-assembly base.
4. Route the fan cable through the routing guide and connect the fan cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the system-board shield.
2. Replace the back cover.
3. Replace the stand.
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