Alienware Aurora R15 Service Manual

Removing the VR heat sink

Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
NOTE:The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it.
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.
NOTE:Do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
NOTE:The VR heat sink (2) are shipped as separate units and they do not ship along with the new system board. Remove the VR heat sink (2) from old system board for transfer to the new system board.
Remove the left-side cover.

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

Image: Removing the VR heatsink