Removing the fans
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.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
Procedure
NOTE: The touch-screen cable is available only on laptop configurations
with touch displays.
1 Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the video fan (JFAN_2) to the
system board.
2 Disconnect the touch-screen cable from the system board.
3 Peel off the tape that secures the touch-screen cable to the video fan
(JFAN_2).
4 Note the routing of the touch-screen cable and remove the cable from the
routing guides on the video fan (JFAN_2).
5 Disconnect the video fan (JFAN_2) cable from the system board.
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