Removing The Top Fan; Prerequisites; Procedure - Alienware Area-51 R3 Threadripper Edition Service Manual

Removing the top fan

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.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See

Procedure

1 Lay the chassis on the right side.
2 Disconnect the top-fan cable from the connector on the system board. For
more information on the top-fan cable connector, see
components".
3 Remove the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the top fan on the chassis.
4 Pull the release tab away from the chassis and move the top fan towards
the right side.
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computer. After working inside your
After working inside your
"Removing the side panels".
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