Removing The Processor Fan; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Alienware 17 Owner's Manual

Removing the Processor Fan

WARNING:
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. After working
inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 13.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance
home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 14.
2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 16.

Procedure

1 Loosen the captive screws that secure the processor fan to the computer base.
2 Gently lift the fan and disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
3 Lift the fan away from the computer base.
1 captive screws (3)
3 fan cable
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