Chapter 34: Replacing The Pci Fan; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell Alienware Area-51 Service Manual

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

Procedure
1. Align the tabs on the fan shroud with the slots on the PCI fan.
2. Replace the four screws (M5x10) securing the fan shroud to the PCI fan.
3. Align the tabs on the PCI-fan shroud with the slots on the chassis and slide the fan until it snaps into position.
4. Connect the PCI-fan cable and front-bezel heat-sensor cable to the connectors on the system board.
5. Replace the two screws (M3x5.25) that secure the PCI fan to the chassis.
6. Place and align the screw holes on the graphics-card bracket with the screw holes on the chassis.
7. Replace the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the graphics-card bracket to the chassis.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the left and right side-panels. See
2. Replace the stability foot.
62 Replacing the PCI fan
Replacing the PCI fan
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"Replacing the side panels".
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