Alienware M18X R2 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan | 77
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
computer base.
2 Tighten the captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink fan to the computer
base.
3 Connect the processor heat-sink fan cable to the connector on the system board.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" 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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