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Chassis Fan

Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual

  Removing the Chassis Fan

  Replacing the Chassis Fan

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

Removing the Chassis Fan

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover).
   
   
3. Remove the top bracket (see Removing the Top Bracket).
   
   
4. Remove the I/O bezel (see Removing the I/O Bezel).
   
   
5. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the connector on the system board.
   
   
6. Remove the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the I/O bracket.
   
   
7. Lift the chassis fan away from the computer.
   
   

1	chassis fan cable connector	2	screws (4)
3	chassis fan

Replacing the Chassis Fan

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Align the screw holes on the chassis fan with the screw holes on the I/O bracket.
   
   
3. Replace the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the I/O bracket.
   
   
4. Connect the chassis fan cable to the connector on the system board.
   
   
5. Replace the I/O bezel (see Replacing the I/O Bezel).
   
   
6. Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Top Bracket).
   
   
7. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Cover).
   
   

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.

8. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
   
   

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