Be sure to read and follow the safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. For more information about safety guidelines, see the Owner’s manual at: Dell.com/Support. Before you begin, turn off the computer and disconnect all the attached peripherals.
To remove the graphics card fan, loosen the four screws on the sides of the base cover. Remove the two screws at the rear of the base cover and pry the cover off the system to remove it. Find and unplug the battery cable. Identify the graphics card fan and disconnect the cables. Remove the two screws and lift the fan out of the system.
To reinstall the graphics card fan, place it back in the system. Tighten the two screws and reconnect the cables. Plug in the battery cable. Place the base cover back on the system and secure it with the six total screws. For more information about your Dell system, visit: Dell.com/Support.