How to replace the Fan on a Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Fan and a Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250. The procedure will also include removing the Base Cover and reinstalling them.

Removal

1. Base Cover
   • Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
   • Loosen the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
   • Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
   • Pry the base cover starting from the top left corner at the hinge and continuing on all sides to loosen it from the palm rest assembly.
   • Remove the base cover from the palm rest assembly.
2. Fan
   • Identify the fan highlighted in blue.
   • Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
   • Unroute the fan cable from the routing guides on the palm rest assembly.
   • Remove the screws that secure the fan to the palm rest assembly.
   • Lift the fan along with the fan cable from the palm rest assembly.

Install

1. Fan
   • Identify the fan location highlighted in blue.
   • Install the fan, along with the battery cable, into the palm rest assembly.
   • Install the screws that secure the fan to the palm rest assembly.
   • Route the fan cable through the routing guides on the palm rest assembly.
   • Connect the fan cable to the system board.
2. Base Cover
   • Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
   • Align the base cover and press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.
   • Tighten the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
   • Install the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.