In this video we will demonstrate how to remove and install the System Fan. Before removing the system fan, read through the safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. For more information about safety guidelines, read the Service Manual at dell.com/support Before you begin, turn off your computer and disconnect all attached peripherals.
If you have a SD card connected to the system, make sure to remove it before you proceed further. To begin, turn the computer over and loosen the two captive screws followed by the seven screws that secure the base cover to the palmrest and keyboard assembly. Using the flat-end of a plastic scribe, pry the base cover starting from the recesses at the hinge area and work your way around.
Then, lift and remove the base cover of the palmrest and keyboard assembly. Next, disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board. Turn the computer over and open the display. Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power. After draining the flea power, close the display, and turn the computer over. Now let’s remove the System Fan.
Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector on the system board. Remove the two screws that secures the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. You have now successfully removed the system fan. Now, let’s see how to install the System Fan.
To begin, place the system fan onto the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Now align the screw holes and install the two screws to secure the fan to the palmrest and keyboard assembly. Connect the system fan cable to the connector on the system board. At this point, reconnect the battery cable to the connector on the system board. Align and place the base cover on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and snap the basecover into place.
Now, tighten the two captive screws and replace the seven screws to secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. You have now successfully installed the System Fan. For more information, see the Service Manual at dell.com/support.
