Dell XPS 15 9510 Heat Sink Replacement

Introducción

A broken heat sink can have a result of overheating to your device. This guide shows how to replace the heat sink under the fans within the Dell XPS 15 9510. Allowing the heatsink to cool down the device along with the fans.

Make sure to power off your laptop completely and disconnect from any external power source before to begin the process.

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Paso 1 Lower Case

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Make sure the laptop is powered off and unplug all cables before beginning any repair.
Remove eight 3 mm screws from the underside of the case using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

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Paso 2

The metal case of the XPS 15 9510 is extremely sharp, so be careful not to run your fingers along the edge when disassembling the laptop.
Wedge the case apart with a nylon spudger.
If the plastic one isn't possible to insert, use the metal spudger to carefully create a small gap first.
Slide spudger along each side of the laptop

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Paso 3

The metal case of the XPS 15 9510 is extremely sharp, so be careful not to run your fingers along the edge when disassembling the laptop.
Lift the back panel of the laptop off and set it aside.

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Paso 4 Battery

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Using the small battery pull tab, disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.

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Paso 5

Remove eight 2.5 mm from around the perimeter of the battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Paso 6

There are many delicate components in the vicinity of the battery, so be extremely careful removing it
Remove the old battery from the laptop.

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Paso 7 Fan

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Remove two 4.3 mm screws from the left fan and one 4.3 mm screw from the right fan using a JIS #000 screwdriver.

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Paso 8

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Gently unplug the motherboard fan connector using a pair of tweezers.

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Paso 9

Unplug the motherboard connector on the other fan using a pair of tweezers.

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Paso 10

Gently slide and then lift the fans out of their positions.

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Paso 11

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Repeat the previous step and remove the other fan.

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Paso 12 Heat Sink

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Remove the three 4.6 mm screws that secure the heat sink with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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Paso 13

Lift and remove the heat sink.
Be sure to reapply thermal paste before replacing the heat sink.

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Conclusión

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.