Dell Alienware x17 R1 Service Manual page 39

Steps
1. Peel the tape that secures the antenna cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Move the antenna cable off the routing guides on the right fan.
3. Disconnect the right-fan cable from the system board.
4. Remove the three 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 right 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 right fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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