Dell Alienware x17 R2 Service Manual - Page 39

Installing the right fan

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Steps 1. Peel the tape that secures the antenna cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Remove the antenna cable from the routing guides on the right fan. 3. Disconnect the right-fan cable from the system board. 4. Remove the three screws (M2x3) that secure the right fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 5. Lift the right fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the right fan 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 right fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 39

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Steps
1.
Peel the tape that secures the antenna cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2.
Remove the antenna cable from the routing guides on the right fan.
3.
Disconnect the right-fan cable from the system board.
4.
Remove the three screws (M2x3) that secure the right fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5.
Lift the right fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the right fan
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 right fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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