Removing 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.
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover.
Procedure
1 Peel o the tape that secures the fan cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
3 Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4 Lift the fan o the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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