Alienware 17 R1 User Manual

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  |  Replacing 
the 
Video-card 
Fan
Replacing the Video-card Fan
 
WARNING:  
Before working inside your computer, read the safety 
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in 
"Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11
. After working 
inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside 
Your Computer" on page 13
. For additional safety best practices 
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at 

dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1
Connect the video-card fan cable to the system-board connector.
2
Place the video-card fan in the computer base and align the screws on the fan with 
the screw holes on the computer base.
3
Tighten the captive screws that secure the fan to the computer base.
Postrequisites
1
2
3
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