Removing the processor
cooling-assembly
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Prerequisites
NOTE: You will hear a low bubbling sound when the computer is turned
on. The sound is standard for all computers with liquid cooling units and
stops after a few minutes of computer use. The bubbling sound is due to
the air that resides in the liquid cooling assembly. When the temperature
of the liquid rises, it expands and the air bubbles in the tube are
dislodged. Alienware X51 being a compact desktop computer, initially the
sound may be more audible as compared to the liquid cooling units in
other larger desktops. The liquid cooling unit dissipates these sounds
after few minutes of use.
Remove the
side panel
.
Procedure
1
Remove the fan cable and processor-cooler cable from the routing guide
on the chassis.
2
Disconnect the fan cable and processor-cooler cable from the system
board.
3
Remove the screws that secure fan to the processor cooling assembly.
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Summary of Contents for X51
Page 8: ... Plastic scribe 8 ...
Page 12: ...5 Lift the left panel off the chassis 1 left panel 2 lighting cable 3 chassis 12 ...
Page 23: ...Post requisites 1 Replace the processor cooling assembly 2 Replace the side panel 23 ...
Page 29: ...2 Release the riser cage from the tabs on the chassis 1 chassis 2 screws 2 3 riser cage 29 ...
