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Replacing the Processor Fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your
Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the processor fan with the screw holes on the
display-panel base.
2 Adhere the Mylar on the processor fan and the processor heat-sink.
3 Replace the screws that secure the processor fan to the display-panel
base.
4 Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the VESA-mount bracket.
2 Replace the system-board shield.
3 Replace the back cover.
4 Replace the stand assembly.
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