Alienware Area-51 R3 Threadripper Edition, Service Manual

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Removing the processor liquid-
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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance .
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot .
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “ Removing the side panels ”.
3 Remove the memory modules .
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 ”.
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