In this video, we show how to replace the Thermal Fans in an XPS 14 DA14260. Before working inside your system, review all safety guidelines to protect the system and ensure your personal safety. For full safety information, view the Service Manual at: Dell.com/Support.
Before you begin, remove the Palmrest and Keyboard Assembly. Remove the screws, securing the right fan to the base cover. Open the latch, and disconnect the fan cable. Now and runroute the speaker cables from the routing guides on the fan. And lift the fan off the base cover. Follow the same steps for the left fan.
To install a thermal fan, align the fan to the base, cover. then route the speaker cable through the routing guide on the fan then replace the screw, securing the fan. and connect the fan connector cables, and you close the latch. Follow the same steps to install the left fan. For more information or support, visit: Dell.com/Support.