Alienware Area-51 ALX, Service Manual

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Removing the Memory Fan
NOTE: 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 Panels ”.
Procedure
1. Lay the computer on the right side.
2. Disconnect the memory-fan cable from the connector on the system board. For more information on the memory-fan cable
connector, see “ System Board Components ”.
3. Remove the screw that secures the memory fan on the chassis.
4. Pull the release tab away from the chassis and move the fan towards the right side.
5. Lift the memory fan out of the chassis.
1. memory-fan 2. release tab
3. screw 4. memory-fan cable
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