Dell XPS 12-9Q33 (P20S002) Cooling Fan Removal and Installation

By on October 4, 2018 · 3:57 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Cooling Fan on your XPS 12 (9Q33) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 7 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 12 (9Q33) Cooling Fan.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x T5 Torx screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 12 (9Q33) Cooling Fan

Open and remove the bottom door.

Step 1

  • Open and remove the bottom door.
  • Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 8mm).
Open and remove the bottom door.Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 8mm).
Remove the screws (10 x 2x3mm T5 torx).

Step 2

  • Remove the screws (10 x 2x3mm T5 torx).
  • Remove the Bottom Base.
Remove the screws (10 x 2x3mm T5 torx).Remove the Bottom Base.
Unplug the battery cable.

Step 3

  • Unplug the battery cable.
  • Remove the screws (8 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Remove the Battery.
Unplug the battery cable.Remove the screws (8 x M2 x 3mm).Remove the Battery.
Unplug & loosen the daughter board cable.

Step 4

  • Unplug & loosen the daughter board cable.
Unplug the CMOS battery.

Step 5

  • Unplug the CMOS battery.
  • Remove the CMOS battery.
Unplug the CMOS battery.Remove the CMOS battery.
Loosen the heatsink screws (cannot be removed).

Step 6

  • Loosen the heatsink screws (cannot be removed).
  • Remove the Heatsink.
Loosen the heatsink screws (cannot be removed).Remove the Heatsink.
Unplug the fan cable.

Step 7

Unplug the fan cable.Remove the screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).Remove the Cooling Fan.
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