Dell Inspiron 2500 - Manual (Page 37)

7. Hold the upper latch assembly in place while you snap the new latch button in from underneath the base, making certain the snap tabs are fully
engaged in the slider.
8. Ensure that the newly installed latch assembly moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released.
Fan Assembly
Removing the Fan Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."
2. Remove the system board .
3. Remove the three 4-mm screws from the fan assembly.
4. Disconnect the two fan cables from the system board.
5. Pull the fan assembly away from the back-panel bracket.
RJ-11/RJ-45 Board
Removing the Protective Covers From the RJ-11 and RJ-45 Connectors
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed battery.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: When reconnecting the fan cables, connect the shorter cable to the connector closest to the fan assembly. Route both cables so that they will
not be pinched by the thermal cooling assembly.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed battery.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.