Removing The Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual

Removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
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inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
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Prerequisites

1. Remove the stability foot.
2. Remove the left and right side-panels. See
3. Remove the memory modules.

Procedure

WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor liquid-cooling assembly may be very hot during normal
operation. Ensure that it had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor liquid-
cooling assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
1. Lay the chassis on the right side.
2. Disconnect the processor liquid-cooling assembly pump-fan cable from the system board. For more information on the processor
liquid-cooling assembly pump-fan cable connector, see
3. Disconnect the processor liquid-cooling assembly pump-fan cable from the system board. For more information on the processor
liquid-cooling assembly pump-fan cable connector, see
4. In reverse sequential order as indicated on the processor cooling-assembly pump, loosen the captive screws that secure the
processor liquid-cooling assembly pump to the system board.
5. Remove the four screws (M5x10) that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan to the chassis.
6. Slide and lift the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan and processor liquid-cooling assembly pump out of the chassis.
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