Dell Alienware x17 R1 Service Manual page 37

Steps
1. Move the speaker cable and antenna cable off the routing guides on the left fan.
2. Peel the tape that secures the antenna cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Disconnect the left-fan cable from the system board.
4. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the right fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Lift the fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the left fan
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the left fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components 37