Dell Latitude XT Heatsink / Fan Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink / Fan on your Latitude XT laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 14 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude XT Heatsink / Fan.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Latitude XT Heatsink Fan

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude XT Heatsink / Fan

Slide the latches over and remove the battery.

Step 1

  • Slide the latches over and remove the battery.
Slide the latches over and remove the battery.Slide the latches over and remove the battery.
Remove the access door.

Step 2

  • Loosen the screw.
  • Remove the access door.
Remove the access door.Loosen the screw.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 3

  • Unplug the antenna cables.
Unplug the antenna cables.Unplug the antenna cables.
Remove the hinge cover.

Step 4

  • Remove the hinge cover screws.
  • Remove the hinge cover.
Remove the hinge cover.Remove the hinge cover screws.
Remove the bottom screws.

Step 5

  • Remove the bottom screws.
Remove the rear hinge screws.

Step 6

  • Remove the rear hinge screws.
Using a flat head screwdriver or plastic scribe, pry up the hinge cover.

Step 7

  • Using a flat head screwdriver or plastic scribe, pry up the hinge cover.
Using a flat head screwdriver or plastic scribe, pry up the hinge cover.Using a flat head screwdriver or plastic scribe, pry up the hinge cover.
Carefully lift the keyboard.

Step 8

  • Remove the screws.
  • Carefully lift the keyboard.
Carefully lift the keyboard.Remove the screws.
Unplug the keyboard cables.

Step 9

  • Unplug the keyboard cables.
Loosen the antenna cables.

Step 10

  • Unplug the display cable.
  • Loosen the antenna cables.
Loosen the antenna cables.Unplug the display cable.
Remove the display assembly.

Step 11

  • Remove the hinge screws.
  • Remove the display assembly.
Remove the screws.

Step 12

  • Unplug the palmrest cable.
  • Remove the screws.
  • Unsnap the palmrest from the base.
Remove the screws.Unsnap the palmrest from the base.
Remove the screws.

Step 13

  • Unplug the motherboard cables.
  • Remove the screws.
  • Remove the motherboard.
Remove the screws.Remove the motherboard.Unplug the motherboard cables.
Remove the heatsink screws.

Step 14

  • Unplug the fan cable.
  • Remove the heatsink screws.
  • Remove the heatsink / fan.
Remove the heatsink screws.Remove the heatsink / fan.Unplug the fan cable.
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