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 Fans

Alienware Aurora Service Manual

Removing the Memory Fan

Replacing the Memory Fan

Removing the Hard-Drive Fan Assembly

Replacing the Hard-Drive Fan Assembly

Removing the PCI-Fan Assembly

Replacing the PCI-Fan Assembly

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Removing the Memory Fan

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the left side-panel (see Removing the Left Side-Panel).

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3. Disconnect the memory fan cable from the MEM_FAN connector on the top lighting-board.

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4. Pull the tab and lift the memory fan out of the chassis.

Replacing the Memory Fan

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Align the tabs on the memory fan with the slots on the computer chassis and place the fan in position.

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3. Connect the memory fan cable to the MEM_FAN connector on the top lighting board.

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4. Replace the left side-panel (see Replacing the Left Side-Panel).

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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer panels, bezels, filler brackets, etc.) removed.

WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your

computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is

not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal

surface (such as a connector on your computer).

memory fan

tab

memory fan cable