Dell XPS 15 (9500) How-To Install & Replace Your Cooling Fans & Heatsink


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Cooling Fans & Heatsink on your XPS 15 (9500) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 7 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 15 (9500) Cooling Fans & Heatsink.

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 T5 Torx screwdriver
  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 15 (9500) Cooling Fans & Heatsink

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Step 1

Use a Torx  Screwdriver to unscrew the

Step 2

Use a Torx  Screwdriver to unscrew the ***THE REMAINING SCREWS AFTER THIS STEP WILL REQUIRE A PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER.Use a Plastic Scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.
Disconnect the Battery.

Step 3

Unscrew and remove the I/O Board Shield (2 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 4

  • Unscrew and remove the I/O Board Shield (2 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the I/O Board Shield (2 x M2 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove the I/O Board Shield (2 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and disconnect the Left Cooling Fan (1 x

Step 5

Unscrew and disconnect the Left Cooling Fan (1 x Remove the left cooling fan.Unscrew and disconnect the Left Cooling Fan (1 x
Unscrew and disconnect the Right Cooling Fan (2 x

Step 6

Unscrew and disconnect the Right Cooling Fan (2 x Remove the right cooling fan.Unscrew and disconnect the Right Cooling Fan (2 x
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 X captive screws).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 X captive screws).
  • ***FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN REVERSE TO REINSTALL YOUR PART.
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 X captive screws).***FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN REVERSE TO REINSTALL YOUR PART.
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