Replacing The Processor Fan; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell Alienware 17 R2 Service Manual

Replacing the processor fan

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before Working Inside Your
computer, follow the instructions in
Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1 Using the alignment posts on the computer base, slide and place the
processor fan on the computer base.
2 Align the screw holes on the processor fan with the screw holes on the
computer base.
3 Adhere the Mylar on the processor fan and processor heat-sink.
4 Replace the screws that secure the processor fan to the computer base.
5 Close the display and turn the computer over.
6 Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board.

Post-requisites

1 Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 11 in "Replacing the
2 Replace the base
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Computer. After working inside your
panel.
After Working Inside Your
palm rest".