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Fan
Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual
Removing the Fan
Replacing the Fan
Removing the Fan
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
.
2.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
3.
Disconnect the fan connector from the system board connector.
4.
Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the fan.
5.
Remove the fan.
Replacing the Fan
1.
Align the screw holes on the fan with the holes on the base of the computer.
2.
Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws to secure the fan to the base of the computer.
3.
Connect the fan connector to the system board connector.
4.
Replace the palm rest (see
Replacing the Palm Rest
).
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CAUTION:
Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such
as the back panel on the computer.
1
M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
2
fan
3
fan connector
CAUTION:
Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such
as the back panel on the computer.
