Learn how to replace the fans on Dell Pro 13 Premium PA13250 or Dell Pro 14 Premium PA14250. This video shows how to remove and install the fan on Dell Pro 13 Premium PA13250 or Dell Pro 14 Premium PA14250. Before you begin, power off the computer, and disconnect all the attached peripherals. Ensure that you always use ESD protection when working inside the system. If you need more information or assistance, go to: Dell.com/Support.
In this video, we show you how to replace the fans on your Dell Pro 13 or 14 premium. Before you begin, create a recovery drive and back up all data. After the data backup is completed, turn the computer off and disconnect all attached peripherals. To enter service mode, press and hold the B key and then press the power button. The computer will boot up and the Owner Tag information is displayed on the screen. Press any key to proceed. The computer will emit three short beeps and shut down.
Ensure that you always use ESD protection when working inside the computer. To begin, loosen the seven captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Next, use a plastic scribe to pry open the base cover. Start from the indent near the left hinge. Continue prying along the top and sides of the base cover to release And remove it. In case you are unable to enter the service mode, disconnect the battery cable from the system board and drain the flea power. To remove the left fan, unroute the camera cable from the routing channels along the sides of the fan. Disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the left I/O-board. Remove the two screws that secure the fan in place. Then remove it. Next, to remove the right fan, Unroute the camera cable from the routing channels along the sides of the fan. Disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the right I/O-board. Remove the two screws that secure the fan in place. Then remove it.
To install the right fan. Align and place the fan on the palm-rest assembly. Replace the two screws that secure the fan in place. Connect the fan cable to the connector on the right I/O-board. Then route the camera cable through the routing channels along the sides of the right fan. Next to install the left fan, align and place the left fan on the palm-rest assembly. Replace the two screws that secure the fan in place. Then connect the fan cable to the connector on the left I/O-board. Then route the camera cable through the routing channels along the sides of the left fan. If you disconnected the battery cable, reconnect it to the battery cable connector on the system board. Align and place base cover on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Then, snap it into place.
Tighten the seven captive screws on the cover. Once the computer is fully assembled, connect the power adapter, and press the power button to turn on the computer. Note: The computer will only power on if the power adapter is connected. For more information about your Dell Pro 13 or 14 Premium, visit Dell.com/Support.
