Dell XPS 8960 User Manual

About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the front-chassis fan and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Place the computer on its side with the left side facing up.
2. Remove the screw (M3x5) that secures the front-chassis fan to the chassis.
3. Disconnect the front-chassis fan cable from the system board.
4. Press down on the securing tab to release the front-chassis fan from the chassis.
5. Lift the front-chassis fan off the chassis.
Installing the front-chassis fan
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the front-chassis fan and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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Removing and installing components

Dell XPS 8960 Specifications

General

Processor	13th Gen Intel Core i7
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Memory	Up to 64GB DDR5
Storage	512GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth
Power Supply	460W
Ports (Front)	USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, Headphone/Microphone combo jack
Ports (Rear)	USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet
Expansion Slots	PCIe x16