Service Manual

Replacing the front-chassis 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.

Procedure

1. Align the tabs on the front-chassis fan bracket with the front-chassis fan and press down on the fan until it snaps into position.

2. Align the tabs on the front-chassis fan with the slots on the chassis and slide the fan until it snaps into position.

3. Connect the front-chassis fan cable to the system board.

Post-requisites

1. Replace the

graphics card.

2. Follow the procedure from step 10 to step 11 in "Replacing the power-supply unit".

3. Replace the left-side cover.