Dell XPS M1710 (MXG061, Early 2006) - Manual (Page 26)

System Fan(s): Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual
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System Fan(s)
Dell™ XPS™ M1710 Service Manual
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching
an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your
Computer ) before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).
3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard ).
4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ).
5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ).
6. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the fan(s), and then disconnect the fan cables (one cable is the fan LED
cable) from the system board.
7. Lift the fan(s) out of the computer.
1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 2 fan for processor thermal-cooling
assembly
3 fan cables
(2)
4 connectors on system board
(2)