Replacing The Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly; Procedure - Alienware Area-51 R3 Threadripper Edition Service Manual

Replacing the processor liquid-
cooling 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
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the processor liquid-cooling
assembly can damage the system board and processor.
1 Apply thermal grease between the processor liquid-cooling assembly pump
and the processor.
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.
2 Hold the processor liquid-cooling assembly pump in one hand and
processor liquid-cooling assembly fan in another.
3 Align the processor liquid-cooling assembly pump over the processor, while
holding the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan outside the chassis and
secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly pump.
4 Connect the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan and the processor liquid-
cooling assembly pump-fan cable to the connectors on the system board.
5 Align the screw holes on the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan with the
screw holes on the chassis.
6 Replace the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the processor liquid-cooling
assembly fan to the chassis.
computer. After working inside your
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