Removing The Memory Fan; Replacing The Memory Fan - Dell Alienware Aurora R3 Service Manual

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Alienware Aurora Service Manual
Removing the Memory Fan
Replacing the Memory Fan
Removing the Hard-Drive Fan Assembly
Replacing the Hard-Drive Fan Assembly
Removing the PCI-Fan Assembly
Replacing the PCI-Fan Assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer panels, bezels, filler brackets, etc.) removed.
WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your
computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
Removing the Memory Fan
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the left side-panel (see
3. Disconnect the memory fan cable from the MEM_FAN connector on the top lighting-board.
4. Pull the tab and lift the memory fan out of the chassis.
1 memory fan 2
3 memory fan cable
Replacing the Memory Fan
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Align the tabs on the memory fan with the slots on the computer chassis and place the fan in position.
3. Connect the memory fan cable to the MEM_FAN connector on the top lighting board.
4. Replace the left side-panel (see
Begin.
Removing the Left Side-Panel).
tab
Begin.
Replacing the Left Side-Panel).