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Dell™ XPS™ L501X Service Manual
Removing the Fan
Replacing the Fan
Removing the Fan
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Press and eject any installed cards from the Media Card Reader.
3.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
4.
Remove the module cover (see
Removing the Module Cover
).
5.
Remove the memory module(s) (see
Removing the Memory Module(s)
).
6.
Remove the palm-rest assembly (see
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly
).
7.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
8.
Remove the display assembly (see
Removing the Display Assembly
).
9.
Follow the instructions from
step 9
to
step 14
in
Removing the Top Cover
.
10.
Remove the two screws that secure the fan to the base cover.
11.
Lift the fan off the base cover.
Replacing the 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.
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screws (2)
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