Dell XPS 15 9570 Fan Replacement

Introduction

This guide will demonstrate the steps that need to be taken to remove the fans located in the Dell XPS 15 9570.

The fan is a piece of hardware that is responsible for cooling the computer's processor by redirecting the hot air out of the laptop. A failing fan could be recognized due to the fan running at a higher temperature than it has been previously, or the fan making more noise than was occuring when the device was new. These symptoms can result in continuous crashing due to overheating or the laptop not booting up due to permenant damage.

Before using this guide make sure the vents located on the back plate and front hinge of the device are clear of dust and debris to cancel out the possibility that the device needed better airflow.

Before beginning this repair, power off your device and unplug it from the charger. Also check that the motherboard located below the fan is kept clear of extra debris.

What you need

Step 1 Base Cover

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Make sure your device is powered off and unplugged before starting
Flip the device over so the base cover of the computer is facing upwards.

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Step 2

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Using a Torx T5 screwdriver, remove the ten 3 mm screws on the back.

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Step 3

Flip open the system badge and with a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 8.5 mm screws.

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Step 4

Lift the back cover off of the device.

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Step 5 Battery

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Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four 4 mm screws holding the battery in place.

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Step 6

Use the iFixit opening tool to disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.

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Step 7

With your hands, pick up and remove the battery from the system.

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Step 8 Fan

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Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 4 mm screws securing the grey display cable bracket.

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Step 9

Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the 4 mm screw at the back right corner of the fan.

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Step 10

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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Step 11

Lift the right fan off of the device.
Repeat steps 8-11 to remove the left fan from the system board.
The left fan is fixed with two 4 mm screws. Make sure you have removed them if the fan does not come off easily.