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Alienware M17-R1 CPU Cooler Replacement

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The CPU Cooler is one part of the many different components that combine to make this laptop into a fine tuned machine. Double check your part and make sure it is the CPU cooler and not the GPU cooler.

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    • Push the slider until the battery is released from its socket.

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    • Lift the battery using your fingers.

    • It may be necessary to use a plastic opening tool.

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    • First begin by placing the laptop on a hard flat surface.

    • Remove the nine 3 mm screws that secure the back panel using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Once the cover has been removed, locate the CPU Cooler to begin the replacement.

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    • Remove the six 7 mm screws using a Phillips #1 and then use the pry tool to unplug the fan before removing the CPU Cooler.

    • Screws 1 through 4 are integrated into the cooler and will come all the way out.

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    • Once all screws have been removed and the cooler has been unplugged, gently lift the cooler out of its compartment to install the new cooling fan.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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