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XPS 16 9640 Owner's Manual

Installing the GPU fan

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

Prerequisites

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the GPU fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Figure 1. Installing the GPU fan
Image: Installing the GPU 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 then close the latch.

Next steps

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

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