Removing the Fans | 33Removing the FansWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informationthat shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working InsideYour Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow theinstructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page atdell.com/regulatory_compliance.Prerequisites1 Remove the base-cover assembly. See "Removing the Base-Cover Assembly" onpage 10.2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 16.Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the fans to the system board.2 Disconnect the camera cable from the I/O board.3 Disconnect the fan cables from the system board.4 Lift the fans away from the palm-rest assembly.1 screws (2) 2 camera cable3 fan cables (2)123
