Dell XPS 17 (L701X, Late 2010) - Manual (Page 96)

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9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page 59).
10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21).
11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on
page 55).
12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top
Cover" on page 79.
13 Turn the top-cover assembly over.
14 Disconnect the fan cable from the system-board connector.
15 Remove the two screws that secure the fan to the top cover.
16 Disconnect the AC-adapter connector cable from the system-board
connector.
17 Move the AC-adapter cable away from the fan.
18 Lift the fan away from the top cover.
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