28 | 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 palm-rest assembly.
2Replace the screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest assembly.
3Connect the fan cable to the I/O board connector.
4Route the power-adapter port cable through the routing guides on the fan.
5Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
6Connect the I/O cable to the I/O board and the system board.
Postrequisites
1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
2Connect the power-light board cable to the system board. See "Replacing the
Power-Light Board" on page 13.
3Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.