Dell XPS 8930, Service Manual

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Removing the chassis 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 .
Prerequisites
1 Remove the right-side cover .
2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 2 in “ Removing the power-supply unit ”.
3 Remove the blower and heat-sink assembly . (if installed)
4 Remove the VR heat sink . (if installed)
Procedure
1 Remove the chassis-fan cable from the routing guide on the chassis-fan bracket.
2 Disconnect the chassis-fan cable from the system board.
For more information, see “
System-board components ”.
3 Remove the screw that secures the chassis-fan bracket to the chassis.
4 Slide the chassis-fan assembly towards the front of the computer to release the
fan from the chassis.
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