Dell Vostro 5501 Service Manual - Page 38
Installing the system fan
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Steps 1. Flip the mylar cover. 2. Unplug the I/O cable from the connector on the system board. 3. Peel the adhesive tape to unroute the I/O cable. 4. Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board. 5. Remove the two (M2x2) screws that secure the system fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 6. Slide and lift the system fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the system fan Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The figure indicates the location of the system fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 38 Disassembly and reassembly
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Steps
1.
Flip the mylar cover.
2.
Unplug the I/O cable from the connector on the system board.
3.
Peel the adhesive tape to unroute the I/O cable.
4.
Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board.
5.
Remove the two (M2x2) screws that secure the system fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
6.
Slide and lift the system fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the system fan
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the system fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Disassembly and reassembly