Installing The Fan And Heat-Sink Assembly - Dell Alienware m15 R2 Service Manual

Installing the fan and heat-sink assembly

Prerequisite
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure
that thermal conductivity is achieved.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the fan and heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1 Place the fan and heat-sink assembly on the system board.
2 In sequential order (1>2>3>4>5>6) replace the six screws (M2x3) that secure the fan and heat-sink assembly to the
system board.
3 Connect the left and right fan cables to the system board.
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