Dell XPS 14 (L421X, Mid 2012) - Manual (Page 45)

Removing the Fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in "Removing the Base Cover" on
page 12.
2 Remove the speakers. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 22.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 25.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
2 Remove the screw that secures the fan to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Lift the fan, along with its cable, away from the palm-rest assembly.
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1 screw 2 fan
3 fan cable
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