Dell Studio XPS 9100 - Fans; Removing the Chassis Fan

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 Fans
Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual
Removing the Chassis Fan
Replacing the Chassis Fan
Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
Removing the Front Fan
Replacing the Front Fan
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Removing the Chassis Fan
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board connector SYS_FAN (see System Board Components).
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4. Remove the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis.
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5. Slide and lift the chassis fan away from the computer as shown in the illustration.
Replacing the Chassis Fan
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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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.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.
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: Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan, as this could damage the fan.
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chassis fan
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screws (4)
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chassis fan cable