Alienware Aurora R11 Service Manual

Removing the top-chassis fan

1. Lay the computer on the right side.
2. Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
3. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches to the unlock position.
4. Lift the power-supply unit cage and rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis.
5. Remove the screw that secures the top-chassis fan to the chassis.
6. Disconnect the top-chassis fan cable from the system board.
7. Remove the top-chassis fan from the chassis.
8. Remove the top-chassis fan cable from the routing guide on the top-chassis fan bracket.
9. Push the rubber grommets through the holes at each corner of the fan to release top-chassis fan from the bracket.
10. Slide the top-chassis fan off the top-chassis fan bracket.