Removing The Processor Thermal Fan; Replacing The Processor Thermal Fan - Dell Alienware M17x - GAMING LATTOP Service Manual

Removing the Processor Thermal Fan

1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page
2. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page
3. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on
page 14).
4. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the processor thermal fan to
the computer.
5. Disconnect the processor thermal fan cable from the system board
connector.
6. Lift the processor thermal fan off the computer.

Replacing the Processor Thermal Fan

1. Place the processor thermal fan on the computer base.
2. Connect the processor thermal fan cable to the system board connector.
3. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the processor thermal fan to
the computer base.
4. Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Compartment Door" on
page 14).
5. Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure
that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.
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1 processor thermal fan cable
connector
2 captive screws (3)
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