Removing The Processor Fan And Heat-Sink Assembly; Prerequisites; Procedure - Alienware Aurora R5 Service Manual

Removing the processor fan
and heat-sink 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
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal
operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool
before you touch it.
CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not
touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in
your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the
thermal grease.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the
2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in
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Procedure

1
Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the system board.
2 Loosen the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink
assembly to the system board.
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Before working inside your
left-side cover.
computer. For more safety best
"Removing the power-supply
computer.