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.
Procedure
Steps
1. Slide the fan under the heat sink and place it on the display-assembly base.
2. 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 guides.
5. Connect the fan cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
Steps
1. Replace the system-board shield.
2. Replace the back cover.
3. Replace the stand.
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