Dell Vostro 5300 Service Manual - Page 25

Fans, Removing the fan, Installing the fan

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Fans Removing the fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following images indicate the location of the fans and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Peel off the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the fan. 2. Lift the mylar that covers the fan screw on the system board. 3. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the system board. 4. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 5. Lift the fan off the system board. Installing the fan Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following images indicate the location of the fans and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Removing and installing components 25

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Fans
Removing the fan
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
base cover
.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the fans and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1.
Peel off the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the fan.
2.
Lift the mylar that covers the fan screw on the system board.
3.
Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the system board.
4.
Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
5.
Lift the fan off the system board.
Installing the fan
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the fans and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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