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Latitude 5520 Service Manual

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Removing the system fan

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the SIM card.
  3. Remove the microSD card.
  4. Remove the base cover.
  5. Remove the battery.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the system fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

system fan

Steps

CAUTION: Do not damage the thermal fan sponge during any replacement procedures. Damaging the sponge reduces the effectiveness of the heat dispersion.

  1. Disconnect the system-fan cable from the system board.
  2. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the system fan to the palm-rest assembly.
  3. Lift the system fan, along with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly.

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