Dell Alienware M15x (Early 2011) - Manual (Page 52)

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CHAPTER 12: PROCESSOR FAN AND HEAT SINK ASSEMBLY
Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink
Assembly
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).
Remove the hard drive (see “Removing the Hard Drive” on page 4. 17).
Remove the memory module(s) (see “Removing the Memory Module(s)” on 5.
page 21).
Remove the center control cover (see “Removing the Center Control Cover” 6.
on page 30).
Remove the right air-vent (see “Removing the Air Vents” on page 7. 42).
Loosen the captive screw that secures the processor fan and heat sink 8.
assembly to the computer base.