Dell XPS 15 9520 Service Manual - Page 27

Installing the left fan, Steps, Do not hold the fan assembly at the center

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Steps 1. Peel the tape that secures the 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 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 fan slightly. Then, slide the fan to the right to remove it from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the left fan Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following images indicate the location of the left fan and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Removing and installing components 27

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Steps
1.
Peel the tape that secures the 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 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 fan slightly. Then, slide the fan to the right to remove it from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the left fan
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the left fan and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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