Replacing Fans: Dell XPS 430 Service Manual
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10. Connect the fan cable to the FAN_CPU connector on the system board (see
11. Replace the processor airflow shroud (see
Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly
).
12. Replace the computer cover (see
).
13. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Replacing the Card Fan
.
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Remove any full-length expansion cards (see
Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards
).
4. Disconnect the fan cable from the FAN_CARD_CAGE connector on the system board (see
).
5. Lift and hold the tab present at the bottom of the fan cage. Pressing the top of the cage, slide it towards the back of the
computer. Gently ease the cage out of the groove.
1
fan cage
2
tab
6. One by one, carefully pull on each corner of the fan to detach the four rubber grommets securing the fan to the fan
cage.