Alienware P18E, 17 R1 owner manual Replacing the Video-card Fan, Procedure, Postrequisites

Replacing the Video-card Fan

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1Connect the video-card fan cable to the system-board connector.

2Place the video-card fan in the computer base and align the screws on the fan with the screw holes on the computer base.

3Tighten the captive screws that secure the fan to the computer base.

Postrequisites

1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 17.

2Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.

3Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.

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