Dell Latitude E5500 Service Manual - Page 29

Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ E5400 and E5500 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Removing the E5400 Bottom of the Base Assembly or Removing the E5500 Bottom of the Base Assembly). 3. Remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws that secure the fan to the base of the computer. 4. Disconnect the fan connector from the system board connector, and remove the fan. 1 M2.5 x 8-mm screws (2) 2 fan connector 3 fan Replacing the Fan CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure first. 1. Align the screw holes on the fan with the holes on the base of the computer. 2. Replace the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws to secure the fan to the base of the computer. 3. Connect the fan connector to the system board connector. 4. Replace the bottom of the base assembly (see Replacing the E5400 Bottom of the Base Assembly or Replacing the E5500 Bottom of the Base Assembly). 5. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. Back to Contents Page