Dell XPS M1330 Heat Sink / Cooling Fan Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heat Sink / Cooling Fan on your Dell XPS M1330 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 6 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell XPS M1330 Heat Sink / Cooling Fan.

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 small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small flat head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell XPS M1330 Heat Sink / Cooling Fan

Slide the battery away from the laptop.

Step 1

  • Flip the laptop over and slide the battery clip to the left.
  • Slide the battery away from the laptop.
Slide the battery away from the laptop. Flip the laptop over and slide the battery clip to the left.
Loosen the 3 memory door screws.

Step 2

  • Unscrew the (1) 2.5mm x 5mm screw.
  • Loosen the 3 memory door screws.
  • Lift the memory door off of the base.
Separate the memory clips and remove the memory.

Step 3

  • Separate the memory clips and remove the memory.
Separate the memory clips and remove the memory.Separate the memory clips and remove the memory.
Unplug the cooling fan.

Step 4

  • Unplug the cooling fan.
Lift the heat sink/fan away from the motherboard.

Step 5

  • Loosen the 5 heat sink screws.
  • Lift the heat sink/fan away from the motherboard.
Installation note 2: Tighten the heatsink screws in the order listed on the heatsink.

Step 6

  • Installation note 1: Make sure to replace thermal compound or thermal pads on the CPU and heatsink.
  • Installation note 2: Tighten the heatsink screws in the order listed on the heatsink.
  • **This image is used only as an example.**
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