Dell Alienware Aurora R8 Service Manual - Page 6

Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Removing the processor

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the processor

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Removing the wireless card

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the wireless card

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Removing the antennas

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the antennas

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Removing the front-chassis fan

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the front-chassis fan

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Removing the top-chassis fan

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Section	Page
Alienware Aurora R8 Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	9
Before you begin	9
After working inside your computer	10
Safety instructions	11
Recommended tools	12
Inside view of your computer	13
System-board components	14
Screw list	15
Removing the stability foot	17
Procedure	17
Replacing the stability foot	18
Procedure	18
Removing the left-side cover	19
Procedure	19
Replacing the left-side cover	20
Procedure	20
Removing the right-side cover	22
Procedure	22
Replacing the right-side cover	24
Procedure	24
Removing the top-cover assembly	26
Prerequisites	26
Procedure	26
Replacing the top-cover assembly	29
Procedure	29
Post-requisites	31
Removing the bottom cover	32
Prerequisites	32
Procedure	32
Replacing the bottom cover	34
Procedure	34
Post-requisites	34
Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive	35
Prerequisites	35
Procedure	35
Replacing the 3.5-inch hard drive	37
Procedure	37
Post-requisites	38
Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive	39
Procedure	39
Prerequisites	40
Replacing the 2.5-inch hard drive	41
Procedure	41
Post-requisites	42
Removing the hard-drive cage	43
Prerequisites	43
Procedure	43
Replacing the hard-drive cage	44
Procedure	44
Post-requisites	44
Removing the power-supply unit	45
Prerequisites	45
Procedure	45
Replacing the power-supply unit	49
Procedure	49
Post-requisites	52
Removing the processor-cooling assembly	53
Prerequisites	53
Procedure	53
Replacing the processor-cooling assembly	55
Procedure	55
Post-requisites	56
Removing the coin-cell battery	57
Prerequisites	57
Procedure	57
Replacing the coin-cell battery	58
Procedure	58
Post-requisites	58
Removing the memory modules	59
Prerequisites	59
Procedure	59
Replacing the memory modules	60
Procedure	60
Post-requisites	61
Removing the solid-state drive	62
Prerequisites	62
Procedure	62
Replacing the solid-state drive	63
Procedure	63
Post-requisites	63
Removing the graphics card	64
Prerequisites	64
Procedure	64
Replacing the graphics card	66
Procedure	66
Post-requisites	67
Removing the VR heat sink	68
Prerequisites	68
Procedure	68
Replacing the VR heat sink	69
Procedure	69
Post-requisites	69
Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly	70
Prerequisites	70
Procedure	70
Replacing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly	71
Procedure	71
Post-requisites	71
Removing the processor	72
Prerequisites	72
Procedure	72
Replacing the processor	73
Procedure	73
Post-requisites	73
Removing the wireless card	74
Prerequisites	74
Procedure	74
Replacing the wireless card	75
Procedure	75
Post-requisites	75
Removing the antennas	76
Prerequisites	76
Procedure	76
Replacing the antennas	78
Procedure	78
Post-requisites	79
Removing the front-chassis fan	80
Prerequisites	80
Procedure	80
Replacing the front-chassis fan	82
Procedure	82
Post-requisites	83
Removing the top-chassis fan	84
Prerequisites	84
Procedure	84
Replacing the top-chassis fan	86
Procedure	86
Post-requisites	87
Removing the optical drive	88
Prerequisites	88
Procedure	88
Replacing the optical drive	90
Procedure	90
Post-requisites	91
Removing the front bezel	92
Prerequisites	92
Procedure	92
Replacing the front bezel	94
Procedure	94
Post-requisites	94
Removing the power-button board	95
Prerequisites	95
Procedure	95
Replacing the power-button board	96
Procedure	96
Post-requisites	96
Removing the rear trim cover	97
Prerequisites	97
Procedure	97
Replacing the rear trim cover	98
Procedure	98
Post-requisites	98
Removing the system board	99
Prerequisites	99
Procedure	99
Replacing the system board	101
Procedure	101
Post-requisites	102
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program	102
System setup	103
Boot Sequence	103
Navigation keys	103
BIOS overview	103
Entering BIOS setup program	104
System setup options	104
Clearing CMOS Settings	107
Procedure	107
Clearing forgotten passwords	108
Procedure	108
Flashing the BIOS	108
Troubleshooting	110
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics	110
Running the ePSA Diagnostics	110
System diagnostic lights	110
Flashing BIOS (USB key)	111
Flashing the BIOS	111
Backup media and recovery options	111
Wi-Fi power cycle	112
Flea power release	112
Getting help and contacting Dell	113
Self-help resources	113

Dell Alienware Aurora R8 Service Manual - Page 6

Replacing the antennas, Removing the front-chassis fan

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