Dell Alienware 17 R2 (Early 2015) - Manual (Page 78)

Replacing the processor fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the
safety information that shipped with your computer and
follow the steps in Before working inside your computer .
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in After working inside your computer . For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Using the alignment posts on the computer base, slide and place the
processor fan on the computer base.
2 Align the screw holes on the processor fan with the screw holes on the
computer base.
3 Adhere the Mylar on the processor fan and processor heat-sink.
4 Replace the screws that secure the processor fan to the computer base.
5 Close the display and turn the computer over.
6 Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
1 Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 11 in “Replacing the palm rest ”.
2 Replace the base panel .
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