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Alienware Aurora R15 Service Manual

Installing the VR heat sink

Prerequisites

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

NOTE:Before installing the new VR heatsink, ensure to remove the protective foil from the thermal pad.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the VR heat sink and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the VR heatsink

Image: Installing the VR heatsink

Steps

  1. Align the captive screws of the VR heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
  2. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the VR heat sink to the system board.
  3. Repeat the same procedure for the other VR heat sink.

Next steps

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

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