Back to Contents PageFanDell™ Latitude™ 120L Service ManualRemoving the Cooling FanReplacing the Cooling FanRemoving the Cooling Fan1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the hard drive. See Removing the Hard Drive.3. Remove the optical drive. See Removing the Optical Drive.4. Remove the memory module. See Removing a Memory Module.5. Remove the Mini PCI card. See Removing the Mini PCI Card.6. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly. See Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly.7. Remove the processor. See Removing the Processor Module.8. Remove the hinge cover. See Removing the Hinge Cover.9. Remove the keyboard. See Removing the Keyboard.10. Remove the display assembly. See Removing the Display Assembly.11. Remove the palm rest. See Palm Rest.12. Remove the modem. See Removing the Modem.13. Remove the speakers connector. See Removing the Speakers.14. Remove the system board. See Removing the System Board.15. Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board.16. Turn the system board over and remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws holding the metal plate in place.CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions 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 ofyour computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.