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
1 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the screw (M1.6x3) that secures the fan to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Route the display cable through the routing guides on the fan.
4 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the fan.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the system board.
2 Replace the wireless card.
3 Replace the battery.
4 Replace the base cover.
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