Dell Dimension 5150__E510 - Manual (Page 52)

10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Fan Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before
removing the cover.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body
before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface
on the computer chassis.
Removing the Fan Assembly
1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."
2. Remove the computer cover.
3. Remove the heat-sink assembly .
4. Press the release tab on the fan-cable connector on the system board to remove the connector.
1 fan release tabs (2)
2 fan assembly
3 fan cable connector
4 release tab on fan cable connector
5. Simultaneously press the fan-release tab on one side of the fan assembly and pull the fan-release tab located on the