How to Replace Fans on Precision 3590/Latitude 5550

Learn how to replace the fan on Latitude 5550/Precision 3590. This video shows how to remove and install the fan on Latitude 5550/Precision 3590.

This video shows how to replace the Fan on Latitude 5550/Precision 3590 Before you begin, turn off the computer and disconnect all the attached peripherals. Ensure that you always use ESD protection when working inside the system. To enter Service Mode, press and hold the B key on the keyboard, and then press the power button.

Now, the computer will boot up and the Owner Tag information is displayed. Press any key to proceed. The computer will emit three short beeps and shut down. To begin Loosen the eight captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly. Using a plastic scribe, pry open the base cover from the recesses near the hinges. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest assembly. Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode.

If your computer is unable to enter Service Mode, disconnect the battery cable from the system board. Turn over your computer and open the display to access the power button. Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power. Disconnect the fan cable from the fan-cable connector on the system board. Remove the fan cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly. Remove the two screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest assembly.

Then, lift the fan off the palm-rest assembly. You have successfully removed the fan. Now, let’s install the fan. Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. Replace the two screws, that secure the fan to the palm-rest assembly. Route the fan cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.

Then, connect the fan cable to the fan-cable connector on the system board. Next, since the battery is not a pre-requisite if you have disconnected the battery cable, ensure to connect the battery cable. Align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly, and then snap the base cover into place. Tighten the eight captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly. If you need more information or assistance, go to: Dell/Support.