Removing the Video-Card Heat Sink

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 more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 14.

2Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 16.

3Remove the video-card fan. See "Removing the Video-card Fan" on page 36.

Procedure

1In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.

2Tilt and lift the heat sink off the system board.

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1

1

video-card heat sink

2

captive screws (4)

 

 

 

 

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Alienware 17 R1, P18E owner manual Removing the Video-Card Heat Sink