Let me start by saying what wonderful knowledge I've found in these discussion boards, it's really helped me figure out how to improve the one shortcoming I'm experiencing with my XPS 8930: cooling.

Based on some great threads here, I've ordered a Noctua NF-S12A FLX 3-pin 120mm fan to replace the stock 92mm upper case fan in my XPS.

I also ordered the 7M0F5 bracket (and fan) from an R5/6/7 to go with it. I can post a link to the big auction site page for the item, but I'm not sure if allowed?

My question surrounds the bracket: did I order the correct one for the top case fan? In some photos I've seen online, it appears to be black plastic (like the one I ordered) and in others (in some of the walkthroughs I've seen here), it appears to be a slightly different metal bracket.

Thanks for your input, all! I'm sure there's a simple solution and I'm likely worried for nothing. This is my first-ever "mod."