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Alienware Aurora R13 Service Manual

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Removing the PCIe fan

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the PCIe fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the front-chassis fan

Steps

  1. Lay the computer on its right side.
  2. Slide the release latch to the unlock position and lift the graphics-card end holder away from the chassis.
  3. Disconnect the PCIe fan cable from the system board.
  4. Push the tab to release the PCIe fan from the chassis.
  5. Slide and lift the PCIe fan off the chassis.

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