Replacing the 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
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the fan, do not place any cables under it.
1 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Connect the fan cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the battery.
2 Replace the base cover.
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