Removing the chassis fan
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 right-side cover.
2  Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 2 in “Removing the power-supply unit”.
3  Remove the blower and heat-sink assembly. (if installed)
Procedure
1  Remove the chassis-fan cable from the routing guide on the chassis-fan bracket.
2  Disconnect the chassis-fan cable from the system board.
For more information, see “System-board components”.
3  Remove the screw that secures the chassis-fan bracket to the chassis.
4  Slide the chassis-fan assembly towards the front of the computer to release the 
fan from the chassis.
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