Dell Alienware Area 51 R2 (Late 2014) - Manual (Page 92)

Removing the Processor
Cooling-Assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the
safety information that shipped with your computer and
follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot .
2 Remove both the left and right side-panels. See “ Removing the Side Panel ”.
Procedure
WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor
liquid-cooling assembly may be very hot during normal
operation. Ensure that it had sufficient time to cool before
you touch it.
CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do
not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor liquid-
cooling assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat
transfer capability of the thermal grease.
1 Lay the chassis on the right side.
2 Disconnect the processor liquid-cooling assembly pump-fan cable from the
system board. For more information on the processor liquid-cooling
assembly pump-fan cable connector, see “
System-Board Components ”.
3 Disconnect the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan cable from the
system board. For more information on the processor liquid-cooling
assembly fan cable connector, see “
System-Board Components ”.
4 In sequential order as indicated on the processor cooling-assembly, loosen
the captive screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly to
the system board.
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