Dell XPS 8930 - Replacing the chassis fan

Replacing 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.
Procedure
1 Align the holes on the chassis fan with the rubber grommets on the chassis-fan
bracket.
NOTE: Align the orientation of the chassis-fan bracket as indicated on
the bracket to ensure that the chassis fan is secured to the computer.
2 Insert the ends of the rubber grommets through the holes at each corner of the
fan.
3 Align the grommets in the fan with the holes at each corner of the chassis fan
bracket and pull through until they snap into place.
4 Route the chassis-fan cable through the routing guide on the bracket.
5 Align the tabs on the chassis-fan bracket with the slots on the chassis and slide
the fan into position.
6 Align the screw hole on the chassis-fan bracket with the screw hole on the
chassis.
7 Replace the screw that secures the chassis-fan bracket to the chassis.
8 Route the chassis-fan cable through the routing guide on the bracket.
9 Connect the chassis-fan cable to the system board.
For more information, see “System-board components”.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the VR heat sink. (if installed)
2 Replace the blower and heat-sink assembly. (if installed)
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