Dell XPS 14 (9440) How-To Install & Replace Your Heatsink Fan Assembly

By Ricardo on January 24, 2025 · 1:30 pm

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink Fan Assembly on your XPS 14 (9440) 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 14 (9440) Heatsink Fan Assembly.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
1 x T5 Torx screwdriver
1 x small plastic scribe

XPS 9440 Heatsink Fan Assembly

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XPS 14 9440 Heatsink Fan Assembly

Video tutorial repair manual

Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 14 (9440) Heatsink Fan Assembly

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Step 1

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 & T5 Torx Screwdrivers and a

Step 2

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 & T5 Torx Screwdrivers and a Plastic Scribe.
Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x M2 x 3mm).
Pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.

Step 3

Disconnect the battery cable.

Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the left and right cooling fan cables.

Step 4

Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the left and right cooling fan cables.

Step 5

Unscrew and remove the Heatsink.
-INTEGRATED GRAPHICS HEATSINK (3 X Captive Screws)
-DISCRETE GRAPHICS HEATSINK (5 X Captive Screws)
-COOLING FANS (4 X 1.6mm x 3mm)

BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.

Step 6

BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.
***NOTE: Make sure to not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink and processors. The oils on your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal paste.