Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(S) - Alienware M18x Service Manual

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Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s)
Alienware M18x Service Manual
Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s)
Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s)
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: The video-card assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
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).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s)
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the battery pack (see
3. Remove the base cover (see
4. Disconnect the primary video-card heat-sink fan cable from the connector on the system board.
5. Remove the primary video-card heat-sink fan cable from the routing guides on the computer base.
6. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the primary video-card heat-sink fan to the computer base.
1 primary video-card heat-sink fan
3 primary video-card heat-sink fan cable connector
7. Disconnect the secondary video-card heat-sink fan cable from the connector on the system board.
8. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the secondary video-card heat-sink fan to the computer base.
Begin.
Removing the Battery Pack).
Removing the Base Cover).
2 captive screws (4)
Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the