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Where does the CPU fan on a Dell Dimension 4550 plug in?

by Aug 25, 2012 4:21AM PDT

The CPU fan's lead in my Dell Dimension 4550 computer has become unplugged and I cannot see where it plugs in?
I have looked everywhere inside the case but cannot see where it goes, can anyone help please?

Thanks

Colin

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Where I went to figure this out.
by Forum moderator Aug 25, 2012 6:07AM PDT
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Thanks Bob but
by Colbefc Aug 25, 2012 11:44AM PDT

Thanks Bob
I realise I have to look on the motherboard but I have done that and I need someone to tell me that you plug it in bottom left/top right ext cos I have tried and I just cannot find where it plugs into the motherboard, I may be stupid but I cant find it?

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Since there is no document
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Aug 25, 2012 11:53AM PDT

You'll have to take high resolution photographs for folk to guide you to the right spot.

I wish I had a web page with such detail but for now, you get to create it. I've never needed such because for years I just find the matching connector and then look at the marking.
Bob

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Maybe
by Bob__B Aug 25, 2012 11:30PM PDT
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Nice find!
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Aug 26, 2012 3:21AM PDT

And just like all CPU fans I've seen, it's near the CPU. Appears to be a connection that can't be confused with any other (just like the thousands of other boards I've seen over the years.)

My bet is that since it's like so many others, they didn't put it into the online web pages.

Good find and thank you.
Bob

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Thanks Bob
by Colbefc Aug 26, 2012 5:41AM PDT

I'v just found it, thanks for your help Bob


Colin

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