Replacing the processor-cooling assembly
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Procedure
1
Slide the radiator and fan assembly into the radiator and fan cage.
2 Align the screw holes on the processor cooler with the screw holes on the system board.
3 In sequential order (indicated on the processor cooler), tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor cooler to
the system board.
NOTE: If your are using an electric screwdriver, torque the screws at 6.9 +/-1.15 kilogram-force centimeter (6
+/-1 pound force inch).
4 Connect the processor-cooling assembly cables to the system board.
5 Align the screw holes on the VR heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
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Summary of Contents for Alienware Aurora R8
Page 23: ...3 Lift the right side cover off the chassis 23 ...
Page 25: ...3 Rotate the right side cover towards the chassis until it snaps into place 25 ...
Page 28: ...7 Lift the top cover from the top bezel 8 You are left with top bezel and top cover 28 ...
Page 31: ...Post requisites 1 Replace the right side cover 2 Replace the left side cover 31 ...
Page 33: ...4 Lift the bottom cover from the chassis 5 Turn the computer back to the upright position 33 ...
Page 48: ...12 Lift the power supply unit along with the cables off the chassis 48 ...
Page 77: ...4 Pry the antenna off the chassis 77 ...
Page 85: ...6 Lift the top chassis fan off the top chassis fan bracket 85 ...