Dell Precision M6500 - Removing the Fan; Replacing the Fan

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Fan
DellPrecision™WorkstationM6500ServiceManual
Removing the Fan
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the access panel.
4. Remove the hard drive.
5. Remove the secondary hard drive.
6. Remove the hinge cover.
7. Remove the keyboard.
8. Remove the display assembly.
9. Remove the palm rest.
10. Remove the heat sink.
11. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
12. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the computer.
13. Remove the fan from the computer.
14. Repeat step 11–step 13 to remove the other fan.
Replacing the Fan
To replace the fan, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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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.
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