Alienware M17X Laptop User Manual


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