- Notes, cautions, and warnings
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Drivers and downloads
- System setup
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- Handling swollen rechargeable Li-ion batteries
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- System diagnostic lights
- SupportAssist diagnostics
- Built-in self-test (BIST)
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- Wi-Fi power cycle
- Drain residual flea power (perform hard reset)
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XPS 15 9520 Service Manual
Removing the right fan
Prerequisites
- Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
- Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the right fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
- Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the I/O-board FPC bracket to the right fan and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Lift the I/O-board FPC bracket off the system board.
- Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the fan to the system board.
- Disconnect the right-fan cable from the system board.
- Partially lift the left side of the right fan and slide it to the left to remove it from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
CAUTION:Do not hold the fan assembly at the center, as it may damage the center bearing.CAUTION:When removing the fan, do not lift the fan up directly as this may damage the fan.
NOTE:The images that are shown above are for the right fan, but the same information applies for the left fan.
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