Service Manual

Replacing the top 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 tabs on the top fan with the slots on the chassis and slide the fan until it snaps into position.
2 Replace the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the top fan on the chassis.
3 Connect the top fan cable from the connector on the system board. For more information on the top fan cable connector,
see “system-board components”.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
2 Replace the stability foot.
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