Dell XPS 15 9550 Cooling Fan(s) Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 6 Steps
Your laptop’s cooling fans are the MVPs of keeping things chill. If your device feels like it’s trying to audition for a role in a heatwave or sounds like a jet engine, one or both of the fans might need some attention.
Step 1
Before you start, make sure your laptop is powered off – safety first!
– Flip your laptop over so you’re looking at the bottom. It’s showtime!
– Grab a T5 Torx screwdriver and start unscrewing! There are ten 3mm screws around the edge of the laptop’s back. Take them out carefully, and keep them safe for reassembly.
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Step 2
– Pop open that information panel door located right in the middle of the back side. You’ve got this!
– While keeping that door wide open, grab your trusty Phillips #00 Screwdriver and unscrew those two 10 mm long screws like a pro.
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Step 3
Hey, no need to muscle it! If the panel’s being a little stubborn, grab a trusty plastic spudger and gently work it where it’s sticking.
– Gently pop up the two corners of the back panel near the hinge and lift it up to free the entire panel. You’ve got this!
Step 4
– Grab the Small Plastic Spudger and gently pop that white connector out of the black port. Go slow—you’re rocking this!
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Step 5
Each fan has its own unique spot for the two screws—kind of like a signature move.
– Grab your trusty Phillips #00 Screwdriver and remove those two snazzy 4 mm screws.
– Look for the left fan screws—yep, those spots circled in red, that’s where the magic happens.
– Now shift your attention to the right fan screws—the orange-circled spots have your name on them!
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Step 6
– Alright, screws are out! Now, gently lift the fan up and slide it out of the laptop like a pro.
Success!
