Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R7, 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 fan cable from the system board. For more information on the processor
liquid-cooling assembly 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 ”.
4 In reverse sequential order as indicated on the processor cooling-assembly pump, loosen the captive screws that secure the
processor liquid-cooling assembly pump to the system board.
5 Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan to the chassis.
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