Processor heat-sink fan, Removing the processor heat-sink fan, Replacing the processor heat-sink fan – Dell Alienware M18x (Early 2011) User Manual
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Processor Heat-Sink Fan
Alienware M18x Service Manual
Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan
Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan
Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery pack (see
Removing the Battery Pack
).
3.
Remove the base cover (see
Removing the Base Cover
).
4.
Disconnect the processor heat-sink fan cable from the connector on the system board.
5.
Loosen the three captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink fan to the computer base.
6.
Lift the processor heat-sink fan along with the cable away from the computer base.
Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Align the screw holes on the processor heat-sink fan with the screw holes on the computer base.
3.
Tighten the three captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink fan to the computer base.
4.
Connect the processor heat-sink fan cable to the connector on the system board.
5.
Replace the base cover (see
Replacing the Base Cover
).
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING:
The processor heat-sink may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery Pack
) before working inside the
computer.
1 processor heat-sink fan cable connector
2 processor heat-sink fan
3 captive screws (3)