Installing The Vr Heat Sink - Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14 Service Manual

Installing the VR heat sink

Prerequisites
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 that is provided in the kit to ensure
that thermal conductivity is achieved.
NOTE: Do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the
thermal grease.
NOTE: The VR heat sinks are shipped as separate units and they do not ship along with the new system board. Remove the VR
heat sinks from old system board for transfer to the new system board.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the VR heat sink and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the captive screws of the VR heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
2. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the VR heat sink to the system board.
3. Repeat the same procedure with the other VR heat sink.
Next steps
1. Install the left-side cover.
2. Follow the procedure in
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After working inside your computer.