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XPS 17 9720 Service Manual

Removing the left fan

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the left fan and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Removing the fan 1

Steps

  1. Remove the two (M2x4) screws and the single (M1.6x4) screw that secure the fan (FAN1) to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
    CAUTION:Do not hold the fan assembly at the center, as it may damage the center bearing.
  2. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
  3. Lift the fan (FAN1) off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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