Dell XPS 18 (1810) Cooling Fan Removal and Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Cooling Fan on your XPS 18 (1810) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 12 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 18 (1810) 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 T-9 Torx screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 18 (1810) Cooling Fan

Remove the bottom screws.

Step 1

  • Remove the bottom screws.
Remove the back cover.

Step 2

  • Open the feet.
  • Remove the back cover.
Remove the back cover.Open the feet.Open the feet.
Unplug the motherboard cable.

Step 3

  • Unplug the screen cables.
  • Unplug the motherboard cable.
Unplug the motherboard cable.Unplug the screen cables.
Remove the touch control board.

Step 4

  • Remove the screws.
  • Remove the touch control board.
Remove the touch control board.Remove the screws.
Remove the cover.

Step 5

  • Remove the screw.
  • Remove the cover.
Remove the cover.Remove the screw.
Unplug and loosen the camera cable.

Step 6

  • Unplug and loosen the antenna cables.
  • Unplug and loosen the camera cable.
Unplug and loosen the camera cable.Unplug and loosen the antenna cables.
Unplug and remove the CMOS battery.

Step 7

  • Unplug and remove the CMOS battery.
Unplug and loosen the circuit board cable.

Step 8

  • Unplug and loosen the circuit board cable.
Loosen the antenna cable tape.

Step 9

  • Loosen the antenna cable tape.
Remove the screws.

Step 10

  • Unplug the battery cable.
  • Remove the screws.
  • Remove the battery.
Remove the screws.Remove the battery.Unplug the battery cable.
Remove the bridge circuit board.

Step 11

  • Remove the bridge circuit board screws.
  • Remove the bridge circuit board.
Remove the bridge circuit board.Remove the bridge circuit board screws.
Unplug the fan cable.

Step 12

  • Remove the fan screws.
  • Unplug the fan cable.
  • Remove the fan.
Unplug the fan cable.Remove the fan.Remove the fan screws.
XPS 18 1810 XPS 18 1810

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

1810CADDY Image
Eligible for $5.00 1st Class Shipping.
In Stock
18ANTN Image
Eligible for $5.00 1st Class Shipping.
In Stock
DIY Discount - Parts-People.com offers 5% off to all DO-IT-YOURSELFERS!
Use this coupon code to save 5% off these parts
DIYM514
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