Alienware Aurora R11, Service Manual

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Steps
1. Lay the computer on the right side.
2. Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
3. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches to the unlock position.
4. Lift the power-supply unit cage and rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis.
5. Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the system board.
6. In reverse sequential order, loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system
board.
7. Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly off the system board.
Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
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