Replacing the processor fan – Dell Inspiron 17 (N7010, Mid 2010) User Manual
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Replacing the Processor Fan
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Place the processor fan in the computer base.
3.
Replace the two screws that secure the processor fan to the computer base.
4.
Connect the processor fan cable to the connector on the system board.
5.
Slide the I/O board cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
6.
Replace the palm rest (see
Replacing the Palm Rest
).
7.
Replace the keyboard (see
Replacing the Keyboard
).
8.
Replace the optical drive (see
Replacing the Optical Drive
).
9.
Follow the instructions from
step 5
to
step 7
in
Replacing the Hard Drive
.
10.
Replace the module cover (see
Replacing the Module Cover
).
11.
Replace the battery (see
Replacing the Battery
).
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1
screws (2)
2
processor fan
3
processor fan cable connector
CAUTION:
Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.