Removing the fan, Replacing the fan – Dell Studio 1440 (Mid 2009) User Manual
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Fan
Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual
Removing the Fan
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
3.
Remove the system board (see
Removing the System Board
).
4.
Remove the processor heat sink (see
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
).
5.
Remove the three screws that secure the fan to the processor heat sink assembly.
6.
Lift the fan, along with the cable, off the computer.
Replacing the Fan
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Place the fan, along with the cable, on the processor heat sink assembly.
3.
Replace the three screws that secure the fan to the processor heat sink assembly.
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
1
fan cable
2
fan
3
screws (3)
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
CAUTION:
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.
NOTE:
This procedure assumes that you have already removed the fan and are ready to replace it.