Dell Alienware Aurora R13 Service Manual - Page 69

Top-chassis fan, Removing the top-chassis fan

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Steps 1. Lay the computer on its right side. 2. Align the tabs on the PCIe fan with the slots on the chassis. 3. Slide and push the fan until the releasing clip snaps into position on the chassis. 4. Connect the PCIe fan cable to the system board. 5. Replace the graphics-card end holder and slide the release latch to the lock position. Next steps 1. Install the left-side cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Top-chassis fan Removing the top-chassis fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the left-side cover. About this task The following images indicate the location of the top-chassis fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. 69

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Steps
1.
Lay the computer on its right side.
2.
Align the tabs on the PCIe fan with the slots on the chassis.
3.
Slide and push the fan until the releasing clip snaps into position on the chassis.
4.
Connect the PCIe fan cable to the system board.
5.
Replace the graphics-card end holder and slide the release latch to the lock position.
Next steps
1.
Install the
left-side cover
.
2.
Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer
.
Top-chassis fan
Removing the top-chassis fan
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
left-side cover
.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the top-chassis fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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