Dell Latitude E4300 - Removing the System Fan; Replacing the System Fan

System Fan: Dell Latitude E4300 Service Manual
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System Fan
Dell™ Latitude™ E4300 Service Manual
Removing the System Fan
Replacing the System Fan
CAUTION: Before working inside the computer, read the safety information that shipped with the
computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on
www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the System Fan
1. Follow the instructions in What You Need to Know For Your Safety.
2. Remove the LED dashboard cover (see Removing the LED Dashboard Cover
).
3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard
).
4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly
).
5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest
).
6. Disconnect the fan connector from the system board.
7. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw securing the fan to the computer base.
8. Using the tab on the left side of the fan, lift the fan up at an angle to remove it.
1 fan connector 2 fan
3 M2.5 x 5-mm screw
Replacing the System Fan
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure first.