Procedure, Postrequsites, Replacing the processor – Dell Alienware M17x R4 (Early 2012) User Manual

Page 31: Heat-sink fan, Replacing the processor heat-sink fan

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Replacing

the

Processor

Heat-Sink

Fan |

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Replacing the Processor

Heat-Sink Fan

WARNING:

Before working inside your computer, read the safety

information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For
additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1

Align the screw holes on the processor heat-sink fan with the screw holes on the
chassis.

2

Tighten the captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink fan to the chassis.

3

Connect the processor heat-sink fan cable to the connector on the system board.

Postrequsites

1

Replace the compartment door. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 15.

2

Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.

3

Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

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