Video-card heat-sink fan(s), Removing the video-card heat-sink fan(s) – Dell Alienware M18x (Early 2011) User 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)
Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s)
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery pack (see
Removing the Battery Pack
).
3.
Remove the base cover (see
Removing the Base Cover
).
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.
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.
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
Removing the Battery Pack
) before working inside the
computer.
1
primary video-card heat-sink fan
2
captive screws (4)
3
primary video-card heat-sink fan cable connector