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Fan

Dell Inspiron™ 6000 Service Manual

  Removing the Fan

  Replacing the Fan

Removing the Fan

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. 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.
   
   

1	fan
2	M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
3	fan cable
4	system board connector

Replacing the Fan

1. Align the fan and system board screw holes and place the fan on the system board.
   
   
2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
   
   
3. Connect the fan cable to the system board.
   
   

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