Removing the fan
NOTE: 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.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover.
Procedure
1. Peel the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the system board.
2. Open the latch and disconnect the I/O-board cable from the system board.
3. Remove the I/O-board cable from the routing guides on the fan.
4. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
5. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the keyboard shield.
6. Lift the fan off the palm-rest assembly.
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