Dell PP04X manual Removing the Fan, Replacing the Fan

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Fan

Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual

Removing the Fan

Replacing the Fan

Removing the Fan

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the back panel on the computer.

1.Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2.Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).

3.Disconnect the fan connector from the system board connector.

4.Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the fan.

5.Remove the fan.

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M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)

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fan

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fan connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacing the Fan

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the back panel on the computer.

1.Align the screw holes on the fan with the holes on the base of the computer.

2.Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws to secure the fan to the base of the computer.

3.Connect the fan connector to the system board connector.

4.Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).

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Contents Page Base Removing the Computer BaseReplacing the Computer Base Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Back to Contents Before You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Back to Contents Flashing the Bios Flashing the Bios From a CDFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Back to Contents Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Back to Contents Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Processor Module Removing the Processor ModuleReplacing the Processor Module Back to Contents Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyDisplay Replacing the Display Assembly Display BezelRemoving the Display Bezel Display Panel Replacing the Display BezelRemoving the Display Panel Replacing the Display Panel Removing the Display Latch Display LatchReplacing the Display Latch Fan Removing the FanReplacing the Fan Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge CoverReplacing the Hinge Cover Page Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Dimm B Connector Dimm a ConnectorMemory Removing a Memory ModuleReplacing a Memory Module Dimm a Connector Removing the Mini-Card Mini-CardReplacing the Mini-Card Modem Removing the ModemReplacing the Modem Page Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices Media Bay DevicesAbout the Device Security Screw Removing the Palm Rest Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest Using Cards Card TypesRemoving a PC Card or ExpressCard Installing a PC Card or an ExpressCard PC CardExpressCard Back to Contents Removing the System Board Assembly System Board AssemblyReplace the processor see Replacing the Processor Module Replacing the System Board AssemblyReplace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Back to Contents Back to Contents
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PP04X specifications

The Dell PP04X, commonly known as the Dell Latitude E6420, is a versatile and robust laptop that is designed for business professionals and power users alike. It combines performance, durability, and a wide array of connectivity options, making it a popular choice in the corporate world.

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