Dell Inspiron 3700 Service Manual download pdf (Page 143)

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference

computer. Follow the instructions on the display screen.

After replacing the system board assembly, be sure to enter the system’s service tag number into the BIOS of the

replacement system-board assembly.

Thermal Cooling Assembly

Figure 23. Thermal Cooling Assembly

4-mm screws (2)

Thermal cooling assembly and exhaust fan

To remove the thermal cooling assembly, perform the following steps.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, remove the power cable, the battery, and the second battery

(if installed) before you service the computer.

1. Remove the main battery.

2. Remove the device from the media bay.

3. Remove the keyboard assembly.

4. Remove the display assembly.

5. Remove the palmrest assembly.

6. Remove the microprocessor module.

7. Remove the system board assembly.

8. Disconnect the exhaust-fan power cable from the connector on the system board.

9. Remove the two 4-mm screws securing the thermal cooling assembly and exhaust fan, and then remove the

thermal cooling assembly and exhaust fan (see Figure 23).

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