XPS M1530 heatsink and fan q`s

Hello,

How difficult is it to replace heatsink and fan on an xps m1530? Is a newbie capable of doing it? Also how do you check temps? Yes I am that much of a newbie.

 

I suspect that this isn't possible. It's certainly possible to dissassemble the laptop to the point where the fans and heatsinks are exposed, but you can't purchase 3rd party parts to replace them with, really. Laptops are closed systems, for the most part, unlike a desktop in which most everything can be changed out. Unless you are experiencing overheating, there's no reason to waste time or money replacing these items. If you are expereincing overheating, you'll want to pursue that with Dell's support or get one of those laptop stands with a fan.

 

Ignore the post above, with the correct parts, it should be a relatively easy process.

Here is a link to the Dell Service Manual, detailing how to remove the components you stated.

Service Manual

Aslong as you are careful and read the guide in full, it should be an easy process.

Also, you are in the right place if you have any problems! just make a post and someone will be able to help you out...

On a side note, why do you want to replace the fan/heatsink? is it causing you problems?

Here is a for a temperature monitoring program, it is called HWMonitor

Good luck!

 

Ah nope, IGNORE the above post.

There's no logical reason for removing the fan and heatsink. If its deffective as in - if you've got very high temperatures, then get on to dell, to see about getting it replaced BY THEM.

You could technically remove the fan and heatsink (its actually quite easy), but why would you want to????

Firstly you will void any warranty that you have on the laptop (given the 8400/8600 gpu soldering issues, you may actually need your warranty)

Secondly you can't buy heatsink/fan assemblies, other than ones salvaged from older damaged 1530's, So I don't know what it is that you intend on putting in there instead.

 

To clarify, I was referring to the below poster who stated that it wasnt possible to remove said fan and heatsink, when clearly it is.

I agree with you that if there is a problem with temperatures etc. then Dell should be contacted.

But why ignore my post? It is perfectly correct and replies directly to what the OP asked

 

Well yes it is perfectly possible to remove it, but you can't replace it with a different heatsink, the only other heatpipe/heatsink configuration that is designed to fit the 1530 is an older version,

I got the impression that cobrakeeper had the notion that you could swap and change heatsinks in laptops for better ones, which you can't and I was merely making the point that it shouldn't be done, especially as you lose your warranty and more to the point if you don't properly apply new thermal compound, you could end up in a much worse situation than you were originally in,

Basically if you're a noob, don't go messing with the internals of your laptop!

 

can someone please post the two revision part numbers so i can google ti see if i have rev 1 or 2.