Fans – Dell Alienware Aurora R3 (Early 2011) User Manual
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Fans
Alienware Aurora Service Manual
Removing the Hard-Drive Fan Assembly
Replacing the Hard-Drive Fan Assembly
Replacing the PCI-Fan Assembly
Removing the Memory Fan
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the left side-panel (see
Removing the Left Side-Panel
).
3.
Disconnect the memory fan cable from the MEM_FAN connector on the top lighting-board.
4.
Pull the tab and lift the memory fan out of the chassis.
Replacing the Memory Fan
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Align the tabs on the memory fan with the slots on the computer chassis and place the fan in position.
3.
Connect the memory fan cable to the MEM_FAN connector on the top lighting board.
4.
Replace the left side-panel (see
Replacing the Left Side-Panel
).
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:
Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer panels, bezels, filler brackets, etc.) removed.
WARNING:
To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your
computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).
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).
1
memory fan
2
tab
3
memory fan cable