Dell XPS M140 (MXC051, Late 2005) - Manual (Page 56)

Fan: Dell™ XPS M140 Service Manual
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Fan
Dell™ XPS M140 Service Manual
Removing the Fan
Replacing the Fan
Removing the Fan
CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .
2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ).
3. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).
4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ).
5. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ).
6. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ).
7. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws securing the fan to the base of the computer.
8. Disconnect the fan connector from the system board connector.
9. Lift the fan out of the computer.