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 Chassis Fan

Dell™Inspiron™300/400ServiceManual

Removing the Chassis Fan

Replacing the Chassis Fan

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Removing the Chassis Fan

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover).

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3. Remove the top bracket (see Removing the Top Bracket).

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4. Remove the I/O bezel (see Removing the I/O Bezel).

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5. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the connector on the system board.

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6. Remove the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the I/O bracket.

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7. Lift the chassis fan away from the computer.

Replacing the Chassis Fan

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Align the screw holes on the chassis fan with the screw holes on the I/O bracket.

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WARNING: 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.

CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: 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 your computer).

chassis fan cable connector

screws (4)

chassis fan

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