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.
2. Remove the base cover.
Procedure
1. Lift the latch and disconnect the optical-drive connector-board cable from the system board.
2. Lift the latch and disconnect the optical-drive connector-board cable from the optical-drive board connector.
3. Lift the optical-drive connector-board cable off the system board.
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.
6. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
7. Remove the three screws (M2.5x5) that secure the fan to the palm rest and keyboard board assembly.
8. Lift the fan off the palm rest and keyboard board assembly.
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