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XPS 13 9315 / XPS 9315 Service Manual

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Installing the 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 fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the fan

Steps

  1. Slide the fan cable under the heat sink.
  2. Align the screw holes of the fan with the screw hole of the I/O daughter-board and the screw hole of the system board.
  3. Slide the fan into its place between the I/O daughter-board and the system board.
  4. Replace the two screws (M1.6x2.5) that secure the fan to the I/O daughter-board and the system board.
  5. Replace the tape that secures the I/O daughter-board power cable to the fan.
  6. Place the I/O daughter-board power cable back to the two routing guides below the fan.
  7. Connect the I/O daughter-board power cable to the I/O daughter-board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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