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Latitude 5455 Owner's Manual

Installing the fan

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the fan and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Figure 1. Installing the fan
Image: Installing the fan

Steps

  1. Place and align the fan, along with the fan cable, in the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
    CAUTION: Avoid touching the fan blades to prevent damage.
  2. Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Replace the three screws (M2x2.5) that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Connect the fan cable to the connector (JFAN1) on the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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