Replacing The Heat-Sink Assembly; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Alienware 15 R3 Service Manual

Replacing the heat-sink assembly

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
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system
board and processor.
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system
board and fan are reinstalled together. If either the system board or the
fan is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.

Procedure

1 Align the screw holes on the heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the
system board.
2 In sequential order (indicated on the heat-sink assembly), replace the seven
screws (M2x3) that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.
3 Connect the right-fan cable to the respective connector on the system board.
4 Connect the left-fan cable to the respective connector on the system board.

Post-requisites

1 Replace the
2 Replace the
3 Replace the
4 Replace the
5 Replace the
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computer base.
rear-I/O cover.
solid-state drive.
wireless card.
base cover.
computer. After working inside your
After working inside your computer.