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Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual
Removing the Chassis Fan
Replacing the Chassis 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.
CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration from moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
NOTICE: The procedure for removing and replacing the chassis fan is identical (except where noted0 for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; the illustrations provided are for example only and may not represent your particular computer precisely.
Removing the Chassis Fan
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
3.Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board.
4.While holding the chassis fan in place, remove the screw(s) that secure(s) the fan to the chassis.
5.For the Vostro 220s, slide the fan toward the front of the computer to disengage it from the chassis.
6.Ease the fan toward the center of the computer, and lift the fan out of the chassis.
Vostro 420
1 | chassis fan | 2 | system board power connector |
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3 | screws (4) |
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