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Alienware Aurora R15 Service Manual

Installing the lower front-chassis fan

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the lower front-chassis fan and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the lower front-chassis fan

Steps

  1. Lay the computer on its right side.
  2. Align the tabs on the lower front-chassis fan with the slots on the chassis.
  3. Slide and push the fan until the releasing clip snaps into position on the chassis.
  4. Replace the screw (M3x5) that secures the lower front-chassis fan to the chassis.
  5. Connect the lower front-chassis fan cable to the system board.
  6. Replace the graphics-card end holder and slide the release latch to the lock position.

Next steps

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

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