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Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement

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    • Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.

    • Turn off your computer.

    • Disconnect your computer from all the cables.

  1. Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement, Remove the base cover screws: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement, Remove the base cover screws: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Close the display lid and turn the computer over.

    • Remove the M2x3 T5 screws that secure the base cover to the computer.

    • Turn the system badge flap over and then remove the M2x8.5 screws that secure the base cover to the computer.

  2. Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement, Remove the base cover: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement, Remove the base cover: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Pry the edges of the base cover and lift it to remove it from the computer. Consider using a spudger.

    • Two case latches are approximately here.

  3. Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement, Remove battery plug: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Here.

    • There is a very small amount of space, so I didn't unplugged it fully, just removed from the socket. And made sure that there is no contact.

  4. Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement, Remove CPU fan: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Unplug the fan cord.

    • Note the dot on the fan power socket which mark the upper side.

    • Unscrew M2 screws.

  5. Dell Precision 5540 Fans Replacement, Remove GPU fan: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Unplug the fan cord.

    • Note the dot on the fan power socket which mark the upper side.

    • Unscrew M2 screws

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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