Service Manual

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
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the fan, do not place any cables under
it.
1 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest
assembly.
2 Replace the screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Connect the fan cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the battery.
2 Replace the base cover.
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