Post-requisites
1. Replace the base cover.
2. Replace the optical drive (applicable only to computers shipped with optical drive).
Fan
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.
Prerequisites
1. Remove the optical drive (applicable only to computers shipped with optical drive).
2. Remove the base cover.
Procedure
1. Lift the latch and disconnect the optical-drive connector-board cable from the system board (applicable only to computers shipped
with optical drive).
2. Lift the latch and disconnect the optical-drive connector-board cable from the optical-drive board connector (applicable only to
computers shipped with optical drive).
3. Lift the optical-drive connector-board cable off the system board (applicable only to computers shipped with optical drive).
4. Open the latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board.
5. Remove the display cable from the routing guides on the fan.
Removing and installing components
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