Dell OptiPlex XE (Early 2010) - Manual (Page 27)

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Fan
Dell™ OptiPlex™ XE Service Manual— Desktop
Removing the Fan
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the front panel .
3. Remove the optical drive .
4. Remove the secondary hard drive .
5. Remove the primary hard drive .
6. Remove the heat-sink fan .
7. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
8. Release the fan cable from its routing guide on the chassis.
9. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the chassis.
10. Remove the fan from the computer.
Replacing the Fan
To replace the fan, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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