Removing the fan, Replacing the fan – Dell Studio 1558 (Early 2010) User Manual
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Fan
Dell Studio™ 1557/1558 Service Manual
Removing the Fan
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the optical drive (see
Removing the Optical Drive
).
3.
Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable from their respective connectors on the system board.
4.
Remove the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
5.
Lift the system board off the computer base.
6.
Remove the two screws that secure the fan to the computer base.
7.
Lift the fan off the computer base.
Replacing the Fan
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Place the fan on the computer base and replace the two screws that secure the fan to the computer base.
3.
Place the system board on computer base.
4.
Replace the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
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 the back of the 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.
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before Working Inside Your Computer
) before working
inside the computer.
1 screws (2) 2 fan cable