3Lift the thermal fan and gently peel the tape that secures the thermal fan to the thermal cooling assembly.

 

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screws (3)

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thermal fan cable connector

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thermal fan

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tape

Replacing the Thermal Fan

Procedure

1Align the screw holes on the thermal fan with the screw holes on the system board.

2Adhere the tape to secure the thermal fan to the thermal cooling assembly.

3Replace the screws that secure the thermal fan to the system board.

4Connect the thermal-fan cable to the connector on the system board.

Postrequisites

1Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 18 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 84.

2Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.

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Alienware M14XR2 owner manual Replacing the Thermal Fan