Dell XPS 16 9640 Owners Manual - Page 45

Installing the GPU fan, Removing the GPU fan

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Figure 22. Removing the GPU fan Steps 1. Remove the three screws (M2x4.5) 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. 2. Open the latch and disconnect the fan cable from the connector (FAN1) on the system board. 3. Lift the fan off the palm rest and keyboard assembly. 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. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 45

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Figure 22. Removing the GPU fan
Steps
1.
Remove the three screws (M2x4.5) 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.
2.
Open the latch and disconnect the fan cable from the connector (FAN1) on the system board.
3.
Lift the fan off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
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.
Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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