Removing The Processor Cooling-Assembly; Prerequisites; Procedure - Alienware Area-51 R2 Service Manual

Removing the Processor
Cooling-Assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the
safety information that shipped with your computer and
follow the steps in
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in After Working Inside Your
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
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Prerequisites

1
Remove the
2 Remove both the left and right side-panels. See

Procedure

WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor
liquid-cooling assembly may be very hot during normal
operation. Ensure that it had sufficient time to cool before
you touch it.
CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do
not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor liquid-
cooling assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat
transfer capability of the thermal grease.
1
Lay the chassis on the right side.
2 Disconnect the processor liquid-cooling assembly pump-fan cable from the
system board. For more information on the processor liquid-cooling
assembly pump-fan cable connector, see
3 Disconnect the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan cable from the
system board. For more information on the processor liquid-cooling
assembly fan cable connector, see
4
In sequential order as indicated on the processor cooling-assembly, loosen
the captive screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly to
the system board.
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