Replacing the heat sink
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in
Before working inside your computer
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
.
CAUTION:
Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
NOTE:
If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad/paste provided in the kit to ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.
Procedure
.
2. Place the heat-sink assembly on the system board and align the screw holes on the heat-sink assembly with the screw holes
on the system board.
3. Tighten the captive screws in the sequential order (1>2>3>4>5>6>7) to secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.
4. Replace the four screws (M2x3) that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.
5. Connect the left fan cable to the system board.
6. Connect the right fan cable to the system board.
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Summary of Contents for Alienware m17
Page 1: ...Alienware m17 Service Manual Regulatory Model P37E Regulatory Type P37E001 June 2022 Rev A02 ...
Page 8: ...Chapter 57 Getting help and contacting Dell 119 8 Contents ...
Page 22: ...22 Replacing the base cover ...
Page 29: ...Removing the hard drive 29 ...
Page 33: ...Removing the memory modules 33 ...
Page 36: ...36 Removing the wireless card ...
Page 39: ...Post requisites Replace the base cover Replacing the wireless card 39 ...
Page 46: ...Post requisites Replace the base cover 46 Replacing the solid state drive Intel Optane ...
Page 52: ...6 Remove the fans 52 Removing the heat sink ...
Page 54: ...Post requisites Replace the base cover 54 Replacing the heat sink ...
Page 56: ...56 Removing the fans ...
Page 62: ...62 Removing the I O board ...
Page 64: ...Post requisites Replace the base cover 64 Replacing the I O board ...
Page 69: ...Removing the display assembly 69 ...
Page 77: ...Removing the display hinges 77 ...
Page 81: ...Removing the display panel 81 ...
Page 88: ...88 Removing the system board ...
Page 93: ...Removing the power button board 93 ...
Page 97: ...Removing the power adapter port 97 ...
Page 101: ...Removing the keyboard 101 ...
Page 105: ...Removing the palm rest 105 ...