Removing the fan – Dell Inspiron 6000 User Manual
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Fan
Dell Inspiron™ 6000 Service Manual
Removing the Fan
1.
Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
."
2.
Remove the
Mini PCI card
(if applicable) and the
optical drive
.
3.
Remove the
hard drive
.
4.
Remove the
hinge cover
.
5.
Remove the
keyboard
.
6.
Remove the
display assembly
.
7.
Remove the
palm rest
.
8.
Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws, and disconnect the connector that connects the fan to the system board.
9.
Lift the fan out of the computer.
CAUTION:
Before you perform the following procedures, see 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.
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
1 fan
2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
3 fan cable
4 system board connector