Alienware Aurora R11 Service Manual

Installing the top-chassis fan

1. Align the holes on the top-chassis fan with the holes on the top-chassis fan bracket.
2. Insert the ends of the rubber grommets through the holes at each corner of the fan.
3. Align the grommets in the fan with the holes at each corner of the top-chassis fan bracket and pull through until they snap into place.
4. Replace the screw (#6-32) that secures the top-chassis fan to the chassis.
5. Route the top-chassis fan cable through the routing guide on the bracket.
6. Align the tabs on the top-chassis fan with the slots on the chassis and slide the fan until it snaps into position.
7. Replace the screw that secures the top-chassis fan to the chassis.
8. Connect the top-chassis fan cable to the system board.
9. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.
10. Connect the power cables to the graphics card.
11. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position.