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Alienware m16 R1 AMD Service Manual

Installing the small fan

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image(s) indicate the location of the rear-I/O cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the small fan

Steps

  1. Place and align the screws on the system board with the screw holes on the fan.
  2. Replace the three screws (M2x4) that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Connect the fan cable to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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