Processor fan, Removing the processor fan, Replacing the processor fan – Dell Inspiron 1320 (Mid 2009) User Manual
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Processor Fan
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1320 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Fan
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
3.
Remove the center control cover (see
Removing the Center Control Cover
).
4.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
5.
Remove the hard drive (see
Removing the Hard Drive
).
6.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
7.
Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector.
8.
Remove the two screws that secure the processor fan to the processor heat sink assembly.
9.
Lift the processor fan, along with the cable, off the computer.
Replacing the Processor Fan
1.
Place the processor fan on 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.
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery
) before working inside the
computer.
1
screws (2)
2
processor fan
3
fan cable connector
NOTE:
This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor fan and are ready to replace it.