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Processor Fan
Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Fan
Replacing the Processor Fan
Removing the Processor Fan
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
3.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
4.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
5.
Disconnect the speaker cable from the speaker cable connector on the I/O board (see
Removing the Speakers
).
6.
Remove the hard drive (see
Removing the Hard Drive
).
7.
Remove the memory module (see
Removing the Memory Module
).
8.
Remove the palm rest bracket (see
Removing the Palm Rest Bracket
).
9.
Remove the screw that secures the processor fan to the computer base.
10.
Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector.
11.
Lift the processor fan, along with the cable, off the system board.
Replacing the Processor Fan
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery
) before working inside the
computer.
1
processor fan cable connector
2
processor fan
3
screw
NOTE:
This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor fan and are ready to replace it.