Dell XPS 430 (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 28)

Replacing Fans: Dell XPS 430 Service Manual
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8. Connect the processor fan cable to the FAN_CPU connector on the system board (see System Board Components ).
9. Replace the processor airflow shroud (see Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly ).
10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).
Replacing the Processor Fan
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).
3. Remove the processor airflow shroud (see Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly ).
4. Disconnect the processor fan cable from the FAN_CPU connector on the system board (see System Board Components ).
5. Remove the processor fan cage from the cage housing (see Replacing the Processor Fan Cage ).
6. Release the two tabs at the top and the bottom of the processor fan cage.
7. Carefully pull on the two bottom corners of the fan to detach the four rubber grommets securing the fan to the
processor fan cage.
1 fan cage 2 rubber grommet (4)
3 processor fan 4 release tabs (2)
8. To replace the processor fan, orient the fan power cable downward. Align the rubber grommets in the fan with the holes
in each corner of the processor airflow shroud, then pull the grommets through until they snap into place.
NOTE: Airflow direction and orientation are shown on the side of the fan.
9. Replace the processor fan cage into the cage housing (see Replacing the Processor Fan Cage ).