Dell Inspiron Zino - Graphics-Card Fan; Removing the Graphics-Card Fan; Replacing the Graphics-Card Fan

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 Graphics-Card Fan (Inspiron 400 Only)
Dell™Inspiron™300/400ServiceManual
Removing the Graphics-Card Fan
Replacing the Graphics-Card Fan
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Removing the Graphics-Card Fan
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the bottom cover (see Removing the Bottom Cover).
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3. Remove the graphics-card heat sink (see Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink).
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4. Remove the two screws that secure the graphics-card fan to the system board.
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5. Lift the graphics-card fan out of the computer.
Replacing the Graphics-Card Fan
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the screw holes on the graphics-card fan with the screw holes on the system board. Replace the two screws that secure the graphics-card fan to
the system board.
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3. Replace the graphics-card heat sink (see Replacing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink).
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4. Replace the bottom cover (see Replacing the Bottom Cover).
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5. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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screws (2)
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graphics-card fan
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.