Dell 3460 (3460-8964) [18/47] Removing the system fan

d. base cover

e. battery

5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.

Removing the system fan

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

a. battery

b. base cover

c. hard drive assembly

d. keyboard

e. palmrest

3. To remove the system fan:

a. Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector on the system board [1].

b. Remove the screws that secure the system fan to the computer [2].

c. Lift and remove the system fan from the computer [3].

Installing the system fan

1. Place the system fan into the slot on the computer.

2. Tighten the screws to secure the system fan to the computer.

3. Connect the system fan cable to the connector on the system board.

4. Install the:

a. palmrest

b. keyboard

c. hard drive assembly

d. base cover

e. battery

5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.