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| Replacing
the
Fan
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" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1
Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the system board.
2
Replace the screws that secure the fan to the computer base.
3
Connect the fan cable to the system board.
4
Route the antenna cables using the routing guides on the fan.
5
Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
2
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.
