Replacing the graphics-card heat sink fan – Dell Alienware M17x R3 (Early 2011) User Manual
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Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan
Replacing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Align the screw holes on the graphics-card heat sink fan with the screw
holes on the chassis.
3 Tighten the three captive screws that secure the graphics-card heat sink
fan to the chassis.
4 Connect the graphics-card heat sink fan cable to the connector on the
system board.
5 Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Compartment Door"
6 Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 14).
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.
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graphics-card heat sink fan cable
2
captive screws (3)
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graphics-card heat sink fan
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2
3