Installing the system fan
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the system fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
![Image: Installing the battery](https://dl.dell.com/topics//inspiron-14-5401-service-manual/images/GUID-94A7CBB2-53D7-460F-8BCC-0B82483C0E88-low.jpg)
Steps
- Align and place the fan on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Replace the two screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Route the I/O-board cable through the routing guides on the fan.
- Connect the fan cable to the system board.
- Connect the I/O-board cable to the system board and close the latch.
- Adhere the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the system board.
- Adhere the mylar that covers the fan cable.
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