Alienware Aurora R9, Service Manual

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Steps
1. Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extended and the processor cover is fully open.
CAUTION: Position the processor correctly in the processor socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor.
2. Align the pin-1 corner on the processor with the pin-1 corner on the processor socket, and then place the processor in the
processor socket.
CAUTION: Ensure that the processor-cover notch is positioned underneath the alignment post.
3. When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.
4. Pivot the release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover.
Next steps
1. Install the processor liquid-cooling assembly or processor fan and heat-sink assembly , as applicable.
2. Install the left-side cover .
3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer .
Wireless card
Removing the wireless card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer .
2. Remove the left-side cover .
3. Remove the single-graphics card or dual-graphics card , as applicable.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the wireless card and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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