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Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement

Introduction

Replacing CPU fan P/N: 0F01PX

and GPU fan P/N: 0V9H8N

What you need

    • Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.

    • Turn off your computer.

    • Disconnect your computer from all the cables.

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  2. Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement, Remove the base cover screws: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement, Remove the base cover screws: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Close the display lid and turn the computer over.

    • Remove the M2x3 T5 screws that secure the base cover to the computer.

    • Turn the system badge flap over and then remove the M2x8.5 screws that secure the base cover to the computer.

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  4. Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement, Remove the base cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement, Remove the base cover: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Pry the edges of the base cover and lift it to remove it from the computer. Consider using a spudger.

    • Two case latches are approximately here.

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  5. Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement, Remove battery plug: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Here.

    • There is a very small amount of space, so I didn't unplugged it fully, just removed from the socket. And made sure that there is no contact.

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  6. Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement, Remove CPU fan: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the fan cord.

    • Note the dot on the fan power socket which mark the upper side.

    • Unscrew M2 screws.

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  7. Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement, Remove GPU fan: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the fan cord.

    • Note the dot on the fan power socket which mark the upper side.

    • Unscrew M2 screws

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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