Dell XPS GEN 3 manual Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud

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Processor Airflow Shroud

Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the fan power cables, do not slide the shroud too quickly.

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 61.

2Press the shroud release lever towards the front of the computer.

3Lift the shroud up to disengage the anchors.

4Once the shroud has been disengaged from the anchors, unplug the fan cables from their connectors on the system board.

shroud release lever

anchor tabs (3)

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