Back to Contents PageThermal FanDell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service ManualRemoving the Thermal FanReplacing the Thermal FanRemoving the Thermal Fan1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).3. Remove the two screws that secure the thermal fan to the computer base.4. Lift the thermal fan off the computer base.Replacing the Thermal Fan1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Replace the two screws that secure the thermal fan to the computer base.3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).Back to Contents PageWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™is not covered by your warranty.CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metalsurface (such as a connector on your computer).CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside thecomputer.1 screws (2) 2 thermal fanCAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so mayresult in damage to the computer.