Procedure
1. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
2. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Slide and lift the fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replacing the 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
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
Procedure
1. Using the alignment post, align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Connect the fan cable to the system board.
Removing and installing components
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