Alienware Aurora R9, Service Manual

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2. Align the captive screws on the processor fan heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
3. In sequential order, tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.
4. Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board.
5. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.
6. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position.
Next steps
1. Install the left-side cover .
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer .
Processor
Removing the processor
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer .
2. Remove the left-side cover .
3. Remove the processor liquid-cooling assembly or processor fan and heat-sink assembly , as applicable.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Press the release lever down and then push it away from the processor to release it from the tab.
2. Extend the release lever completely and open the processor cover.
3. Lift the processor off the processor socket.
Installing the processor
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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