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XPS 15 9520 Service Manual

Removing the left fan

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the left fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the right fan

Steps

  1. Peel the tape that secures the left-fan cable to the system board.
  2. Disconnect the left-fan cable from the system board.
  3. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the left fan to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
    CAUTION:Do not hold the fan assembly at the center, as it may damage the center bearing.
  4. Lift the right side of the left fan slightly. Then, slide the left fan to the right to remove it from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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