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XPS 16 9640 Owner's Manual

Installing the CPU fan

CAUTION: The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the CPU fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Figure 1. Installing the CPU fan
Image: Installing the CPU fan

Steps

  1. Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the system board and palm rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Replace the three screws (M2x4.5) that secure the fan to the system board and palm rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Connect the fan cable to the connector (FAN1) on the system board and close the latch.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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