30 | Replacing the Fan
Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the system board.
2Replace the screws that secure the fan to the computer base.
3Connect the fan cable to the system board.
4Route the antenna cables using the routing guides on the fan.
5Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card.
Postrequisites
1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
2Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.