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Alienware Aurora R16 Owner's Manual

Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

CAUTION:The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

CAUTION:If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease that is provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Figure 1. Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly
Image: Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Steps

  1. Place the processor fan and heat-sink assembly on the processor.
  2. Align the captive screws on the processor fan heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
  3. In sequential order, tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.
  4. Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the left-side cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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