Removing the fan
WARNING: 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:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
• Procedure
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
Procedure
NOTE
: Note the orientation of the fan while removing the so that you can replace it correctly.
1 Lay the computer on the left side and remove the system-fan cable from the system board.
2 Pull the system fan to release it from the rubber grommets on the chassis and remove the fan from the chassis.
Procedure
1 Lay the computer on the left side and disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
2 Disconnect the processor-cooling assembly cable from the system board.
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