Alienware M18X R2 owner manual Replacing the Processor

42	Replacing the Processor
	Heat-Sink Fan

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1Align the screw holes on the processor heat-sink fan with the screw holes on the computer base.

2Tighten the captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink fan to the computer base.

3Connect the processor heat-sink fan cable to the connector on the system board.

Postrequisites

1Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.

2Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.

3Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

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