Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04255 Owner's Manual

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Installing the system fan

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Figure 1. Installing the system fan
Image: Installing the system fan

Steps

  1. Place and align the fan, along with fan cable, in the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Route the fan cable through the guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Connect the fan cable to the fan-cable connector (FAN) 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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