Dell XPS 15 9510 Heat Sink Replacement

ID: 179077

Description: A broken heat sink can have a result of...

Steps:

1. Make sure the laptop is powered off and unplug all cables before beginning any repair.
2. Remove eight 3 mm screws from the underside of the case using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

3. The metal case of the XPS 15 9510 is extremely sharp, so be careful not to run your fingers along the edge when disassembling the laptop.
4. Wedge the case apart with a nylon spudger.
5. If the plastic one isn't possible to insert, use the metal spudger to carefully create a small gap first.
6. Slide spudger along each side of the laptop

7. The metal case of the XPS 15 9510 is extremely sharp, so be careful not to run your fingers along the edge when disassembling the laptop.
8. Lift the back panel of the laptop off and set it aside.

9. Using the small battery pull tab, disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.

10. Remove eight 2.5 mm from around the perimeter of the battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

11. There are many delicate components in the vicinity of the battery, so be extremely careful removing it
12. Remove the old battery from the laptop.
13. Replacement batteries for this model usually don't come with battery cables, so be sure to switch the cable from your retired battery to your new battery.

14. Remove two 4.3 mm screws from the left fan and one 4.3 mm screw from the right fan using a JIS #000 screwdriver.

15. Gently unplug the motherboard fan connector using a pair of tweezers.

16. Unplug the motherboard connector on the other fan using a pair of tweezers.

17. Gently slide and then lift the fans out of their positions.

18. Repeat the previous step and remove the other fan.

19. Remove the three 4.6 mm screws that secure the heat sink with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

20. Lift and remove the heat sink.
21. Be sure to reapply thermal paste before replacing the heat sink.