Dell XPS 15 9570 Fan Replacement

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Description: This guide will demonstrate the steps that need...

Steps:

  1. Make sure your device is powered off and unplugged before starting
  2. Flip the device over so the base cover of the computer is facing upwards.
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  3. Using a Torx T5 screwdriver, remove the ten 3 mm screws on the back.
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  4. Flip open the system badge and with a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 8.5 mm screws.
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  5. Lift the back cover off of the device.
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  6. Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four 4 mm screws holding the battery in place.
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  7. Use the iFixit opening tool to disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.
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  8. With your hands, pick up and remove the battery from the system.
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  9. Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 4 mm screws securing the grey display cable bracket.
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  10. Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the 4 mm screw at the back right corner of the fan.
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  11. Disconnect the fan cable on the left of the fan and on the right side from the RAM, using the opening tool.
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  12. Lift the right fan off of the device.
  13. Repeat steps 8-11 to remove the left fan from the system board.
  14. The left fan is fixed with two 4 mm screws. Make sure you have removed them if the fan does not come off easily.
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