Dell Vostro A840 Service Manual - Page 19

Back to Contents Page System Fan Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the System Fan Replacing the System Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). Removing the System Fan 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2. Remove the palm rest(see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board connector. 4. Remove the two screws securing the system fan to the computer cover. 5. Lift the system fan out. 1 screw (2) 3 system fan 2 fan cable connector Replacing the System Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Place the system fan in positon on the computer cover. 2. Replace and tighten the two screws. 3. Connect the fan cable to the system board connector. 4. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Palm Rest. Back to Contents Page