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

Replacing the Processor
Cooling Assembly
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Procedure

CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the processor liquid-
cooling assembly can damage the system board and
processor.
1 Align the screw holes on the processor liquid-cooling assembly with the
screw holes on the chassis.
2 Replace the screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly to
the chassis.
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original
processor and processor liquid-cooling are reinstalled together. If
either the processor or the processor liquid-cooling is replaced, use
the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal
conductivity is achieved.
3 Apply thermal grease between the processor liquid-cooling assembly and
the processor.
4 In sequential order as indicated on the processor cooling-assembly,
tighten the captive screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling
assembly to the system board.
5
Connect the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan and the processor
liquid-cooling assembly pump-fan cable to the connectors on the system
board.
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