System Board; Removing The System Board - Dell Alienware Aurora R16 Owner's Manual

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 for the other VR heat sink.
Next steps
1. Install the left-side cover.
2. Follow the procedure in

System board

Removing the system board

CAUTION: The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program
after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes that you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program.
You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can
reconnect the cables correctly after you replace the system board.
2. Remove the left-side cover.
3. Remove the right-side
4. Remove the front bezel.
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