Removing The Processor Cooling-Assembly; Prerequisites; Procedure - Alienware X51 Service Manual

Removing the processor
cooling-assembly
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Prerequisites

NOTE: You will hear a low bubbling sound when the computer is turned
on. The sound is standard for all computers with liquid cooling units and
stops after a few minutes of computer use. The bubbling sound is due to
the air that resides in the liquid cooling assembly. When the temperature
of the liquid rises, it expands and the air bubbles in the tube are
dislodged. Alienware X51 being a compact desktop computer, initially the
sound may be more audible as compared to the liquid cooling units in
other larger desktops. The liquid cooling unit dissipates these sounds
after few minutes of use.
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Procedure

1 Remove the fan cable and processor-cooler cable from the routing guide
on the chassis.
2 Disconnect the fan cable and processor-cooler cable from the system
board.
3 Remove the screws that secure fan to the processor cooling assembly.
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