Alienware x15 R2 Service Manual

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Installing the fans

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image(s) indicate the location of the fans and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the left fan

Image: Installing the right fan

Steps

  1. Align and place the left fan into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Adhere the left fan cable to the system board and connect the left fan cable to the system board.
  3. Replace the three screws (M2x4) that secure the left fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Route the speaker cable and the antenna cable through the routing guides on the left fan.
  5. Align and place the right fan into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  6. Connect the right fan cable to the system board.
  7. Replace the three screws (M2x4) that secure the right fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  8. Route the speaker cable and antenna cable through the routing guides on the right fan.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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