Removing the fan, Replacing the fan – Dell Vostro 1400 (Mid 2007) User Manual
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Fan
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400
Service Manual
Removing the Fan
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the system board (see
Removing the System Board
).
3.
Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws securing the fan to the system board.
4.
Loosen the shoulder screw securing the fan to the system board.
5.
Disconnect the fan connector from the system board connector.
6.
Lift the fan out of the computer.
Replacing the Fan
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Follow the instructions in
.
3.
For replacement of the fan, perform the steps in
in reverse order.
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
screw (3)
2
fan
3
shoulder screw
4
system board
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.