Dell Inspiron 531S Owner's  Manual - Page 155

Processor Fan, Removing the Processor Fan

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1 2 3 1 I/O panel 2 I/O panel clamp 3 I/O panel clamp slot Processor Fan CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. CAUTION: The heat sink assembly, power supply, and other components may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that they have had sufficient time to cool before you touch them. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. Removing the Processor Fan 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). Removing and Installing Parts 155

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Removing and Installing Parts
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Processor Fan
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or
other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet
before opening the cover.
CAUTION:
The heat sink assembly, power supply, and other components may be
very hot during normal operation. Be sure that they have had sufficient time to cool
before you touch them.
NOTICE:
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge
static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic
components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
computer chassis.
Removing the Processor Fan
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101.
2
Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 103).
1
I/O panel
2
I/O panel clamp
3
I/O panel clamp slot
3
2
1