1. How to Take Apart a Dell Dimension 3000 Photographed Instructions

2. Removing the Side Cover Remove the side cover by sliding the black release button downward and sliding the cover to the left

3. Side Cover Removed This is what the Dell Dimension 3000 will look like after the cover has been removed from the side

4. Removing Cooling Fan To remove the cooling fan, lift the green cover to expose the fan Pull the black release backward and slide the component to the left Unplug the cord that is connected to the motherboard

5. Post Cooling Fan This is what the Dell will look like after the cooling fan has been removed The cooling fan is responsible for keeping the processor and the computer unit from over-heating