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Removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly – Dell Alienware Aurora ALX (Late 2009) User Manual

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CHAPTER 9: PROCESSOR LIQUID-COOLING ASSEMBLY

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1 processor liquid-cooling assembly 2

top lighting-board

3 cables (2)

4 captive screws (4)

5 screws (4)

Removing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly

Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page

1.

6.

Remove the left side-panel (see “Removing the Left Side-Panel“ on page

2.

11).

WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor liquid-cooling

assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has

had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

Disconnect the processor liquid-cooling assembly cable from the connectors

3.

(SYS FAN and CPU PUMP) on the top-lighting board.
Loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling

4.

assembly to the system board.
Remove the four screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly

5.

to the chassis rear wall.
Slide and lift the processor liquid-cooling assembly away from the chassis.

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