Dell Inspiron 500m - Manual (Page 17)

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Fan
Dell™ Inspiron™ 500m Service Manual
1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."
2. Remove the keyboard .
3. Remove the palm rest .
4. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly .
5. Pull straight up on the fan cable connector to disconnect it from the system board connector.
6. Remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the fan, and pull the fan away from the system board.
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CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
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 M2.5 x 8-mm screws (2)
2 fan
3 fan cable connector
4 system board connector