Dell XPS 15 - Removing the Fans; Prerequisites; Procedure

Identifier GUID-F98150E9-52A3-4FCD-8420-54A9A2A6DA46
Status Released
Removing the fans
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-28F89DF8-99BB-4B9C-88D1-6DB4494163CF
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
Identifier GUID-25D531B0-2984-47B0-AD3F-D83854B7F4AC
Status Released
Procedure
NOTE: The touch-screen cable is available only on laptop congurations
with touch displays.
1 Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the video fan (JFAN_2) to the
system board.
2 Disconnect the touch-screen cable from the system board.
3 Peel o the tape that secures the touch-screen cable to the video fan (JFAN_2).
4 Note the routing of the touch-screen cable and remove the cable from the
routing guides on the video fan (JFAN_2).
5 Disconnect the video fan (JFAN_2) cable from the system board.
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