Dell Alienware M17x (Mid 2009) - Manual (Page 22)

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CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN
1
2
3
1 processor thermal fan cable
connector
3 processor thermal fan
2 captive screws (3)
Removing the Processor Thermal Fan
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11).
Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3.
page 14).
Loosen the three captive screws that secure the processor thermal fan to
4.
the computer.
Disconnect the processor thermal fan cable from the system board
5.
connector.
Lift the processor thermal fan off the computer.
6.
Replacing the Processor Thermal Fan
Place the processor thermal fan on the computer base. 1.
Connect the processor thermal fan cable to the system board connector. 2.
Tighten the three captive screws that secure the processor thermal fan to 3.
the computer base.
Replace the compartment door (see “Replacing the Compartment Door” on
4.
page 14).
Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on page
5. 11).
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.