- Notes, cautions, and warnings
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Screw list
- Major components of Alienware m15 R6
- Base cover
- Battery
- Battery cable
- Solid-state drive
- Removing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot one
- Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot one
- Removing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot one
- Installing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot one
- Removing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot two
- Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot two
- Removing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot two
- Installing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot two
- Procedure to move the screw mount in SSD slot one
- Procedure to move the screw mount in SSD slot two
- Speakers
- Audio and ethernet daughterboard
- Memory module
- Wireless card
- Rear-I/O cover
- Touchpad
- Power-adapter port
- Display assembly
- Keyboard-controller board
- System board
- Heat-sink assembly
- USB board
- Power button
- Palm-rest and keyboard assembly
- Drivers and downloads
- System setup
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help and contacting Alienware
Alienware m15 R6 Service Manual
Installing the heat-sink assembly
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
CAUTION Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
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.
Steps
- Place the heat-sink assembly on the system board.
- Align the screw holes on the heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
- Replace the six screws (M2x4) that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.
- Turn the system board over, and connect the left and right fan cables.
Next steps
- Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 21 in Installing the system board.
- Install the rear I/O-cover.
- Install the battery.
- Install the wireless card.
- Install the memory module.
- Install the 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot one, whichever applicable.
- Install the 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot two, whichever applicable.
- Install the base cover.
- Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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