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Alienware Aurora R11 Service Manual

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Installing the processor liquid-cooling assembly

Prerequisites

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

CAUTION Incorrect alignment of the processor liquid-cooling assembly can damage the system board and processor.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor liquid-cooling assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the processor liquid-cooling assembly

Image: Rotating the power-supply unit cage

Steps

  1. Slide the radiator and fan assembly into the radiator and fan cage.
    NOTE Ensure that the hoses are facing the front of the system
  2. Align the screw holes on the processor cooler with the screw holes on the system board.
  3. Align the screw holes of the VR heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
  4. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the VR heat sink to the system board.
  5. In the sequential order (as indicated on the processor cooler), tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor cooler to the system board.
    NOTE If your are using an electric screwdriver, torque the screws at 6.9 +/-1.15 kilogram-force centimeter (6 +/-1 pound force inch).
  6. Connect the processor-cooling assembly cables to the system board.
  7. Replace the four screws (#6-32) that secure the radiator and fan assembly to the chassis.
  8. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.
  9. Connect the power cables to the graphics card.
  10. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position.

Next steps

  1. Install the right-side cover.
  2. Install the top-cover.
  3. Install the left-side cover.
  4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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