Replace Graphics fan, M70, How to

Hi,

The fan (the bigger of the 2, graphics?) in my Dell M70 is noisy. I bought a
new fan. How hard is it to replace??? I flipped the computer upside down and
removed EVERY screw that I saw. The case started to split but I never could
get it all the way open. I got nervous at that point and buttoned it back
up. Is there a step by step instruction guide somewhere? Was I doing the
right thing? Are there some hidden screws???

Thanks as usual!

Dave P

"Dave P" <dave@aerologic.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> The fan (the bigger of the 2, graphics?) in my Dell M70 is noisy. I bought
> a new fan. How hard is it to replace??? I flipped the computer upside down
> and removed EVERY screw that I saw. The case started to split but I never
> could get it all the way open. I got nervous at that point and buttoned it
> back up. Is there a step by step instruction guide somewhere? Was I doing
> the right thing? Are there some hidden screws???
>
> Thanks as usual!
>
> Dave P
>
>

on my M60 the Graphics card is located top side.....under the keyboard.

using a thin plastic spatula prize out the bezel that surrounds the
keyboard. This then gives access to screws that attach the keyboard to the
mobo. remove to reveal to graphics card.

a call out tech replaced my card in approx 1 minute...............

I was not looking too close so did not see a fan...........I suppose it must
be close.

dj

Dave P wrote:
> Hi,
>
> The fan (the bigger of the 2, graphics?) in my Dell M70 is noisy. I bought a
> new fan. How hard is it to replace??? I flipped the computer upside down and
> removed EVERY screw that I saw. The case started to split but I never could
> get it all the way open. I got nervous at that point and buttoned it back
> up. Is there a step by step instruction guide somewhere? Was I doing the
> right thing? Are there some hidden screws???
>
> Thanks as usual!
>
> Dave P
>
>
The service manual is found here;
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...0/sm/index.htm