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 Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s)
AlienwareM18xServiceManual
Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s)
Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s)
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Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s)
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack).
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3. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
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4. Disconnect the primary video-card heat-sink fan cable from the connector on the system board.
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5. Remove the primary video-card heat-sink fan cable from the routing guides on the computer base.
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6. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the primary video-card heat-sink fan to the computer base.
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7. Disconnect the secondary video-card heat-sink fan cable from the connector on the system board.
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8. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the secondary video-card heat-sink fan to the computer base.
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: The video-card assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
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).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the
computer.
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primary video-card heat-sink fan
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captive screws (4)
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primary video-card heat-sink fan cable connector