Removing the fan shroud
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.
Prerequisites
Remove the computer cover.
Procedure
1. Pry and release the tabs on the fan shroud sequentially from the bottom, away from the thermal-cooling assembly.
2. Lift the fan shroud off the thermal-cooling assembly.
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