Dell XPS 730X Service Manual

Also see for XPS 730: User guide Quick reference guide Quick setup Service manual Service manual

Contents

Replacing Fans 7711Replacing FansWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informationthat shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by movingfan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from theelectrical outlet before removing the cover.Removing the Card Slot and Processor Fan Shrouds1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 13.2 Remove the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" onpage 17).3 Remove the captive screws on top of the shroud you are removing and liftthe shroud out of the chassis.Replacing the Card Slot Fan Assembly1 Remove the card slot fan shroud (see "Removing the Card Slot andProcessor Fan Shrouds" on page 77).2 Remove any full-length expansion cards (see "Replacing the PCI and PCIExpress Cards" on page 35).3 Disconnect the fan cable from the FAN_CAGE connector on the systemboard.4 Remove the front and back screws on the base of the fan cage.5 Pull the fan cage to towards the rear of the chassis to disengage the cagetabs.6 Lift the cage off the chassis.