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Latitude 3340/Latitude 3340 2-in-1 Service Manual

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Removing the thermal fan

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the base cover.
  3. Remove the wireless card.

About this task

NOTE:The thermal fan may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the thermal fan to cool before you touch it.
NOTE:For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the thermal fan. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.

The following image indicates the location of the thermal fan and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image of removing the fan module

Steps

  1. Disconnect the thermal-fan cables from the connector on the system board.
  2. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the thermal fan to the system board.
  3. Lift and remove the thermal fan from the system board.

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