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System Fans: Dell XPS M2010 Service Manual
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System Fans
Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Service Manual
CAUTION:
Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE:
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. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
NOTE:
The left and right system fans are unique. They are not interchangeable.
Removing a System Fan
NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
, including removing the system battery.
2. Turn the computer over and open the display (see
).
3. Detach the keyboard by grasping the sides of the keyboard and pulling it straight out from the computer base. Set the
keyboard aside.
4. Remove the cosmetic covers (see
5. Remove the top cover (see
).
6. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
1 left system fan
2 left system fan
cable
3 left system board connector
(JFAN1)
4 right system board connector
(JFAN2)
5 right system fan
cable
6 right system fan
7 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (3 per fan)