Processor fan, Removing the processor fan, Replacing the processor fan – Dell Inspiron 13 (1370, Late 2009) User Manual
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Processor Fan
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1370 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Fan
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
3.
Follow the instructions from
step 3
to
step 15
in
Removing the System Board
.
4.
Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector.
5.
Remove the screw that secures the processor fan to the system board.
6.
Make a note of the routing of the fan cable and lift the processor fan off the system board.
Replacing the Processor Fan
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Route the cable and place the processor fan on the system board.
3.
Replace the screw that secures the processor fan to the system board.
4.
Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector.
5.
Follow the instructions from
step 5
to
step 21
in
Replacing the System Board
.
6.
Replace the battery (see
Replacing the Battery
).
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.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface.
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery
) before working inside the
computer.
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processor fan
2
screw
3
processor fan cable
4
system board