Dell OptiPlex XE (Early 2010) - Manual (Page 25)

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Fan
Dell™ OptiPlex™ XE Service Manual— Small Form Factor
Removing the Fan
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the optical drive .
3. Remove the hard drive assembly .
4. Disconnect the fan cables from the system board.
5. Remove the screws that secure the fan to heat sink assembly.
6. Remove the fan from the computer.
Replacing the Fan
To replace the fan, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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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.
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