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Replacing Fans : Dell XPS 730/730X Service Manual
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Replacing Fans
Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual
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.
WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other
unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
Removing the Card Slot and Processor Fan Shrouds
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).
3. Remove the captive screws on top of the shroud you are removing and lift the shroud out of the chassis.
Replacing the Card Slot Fan Assembly
1. Remove the card slot fan shroud (see Removing the Card Slot and Processor Fan Shrouds ).
2. Remove any full-length expansion cards (see Replacing the PCI and PCI Express Cards ).
3. Disconnect the fan cable from the FAN_CAGE connector on the system board.
4. Remove the front and back screws on the base of the fan cage.
5. Pull the fan cage to towards the rear of the chassis to disengage the cage tabs.
6. Lift the cage off the chassis.