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Vostro 3710 Service Manual

Installing the fan shroud

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

The following image(s) indicate the location of the fan shroud and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the fan shroud

Steps

  1. Align the fan shroud over the processor fan such that one side of the fan is facing the rear of the chassis. This side of the fan shroud has the word "REAR" etched into it.
  2. Position the fan shroud over the processor fan such that all the stubs on the shroud are aligned to the corresponding stub holes on the processor fan.
  3. Press down on the fan shroud until all the securing tabs have snapped into their positions.
  4. Place the computer in an upright position.

Next steps

  1. Install the left-side cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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