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There are three internal fans located in the Alienware M18x laptop. This guide will demonstrate how to go about removing said fans.
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Turn the computer over.
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Slide the battery latch over and lift the battery out.
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Unscrew the four indicated screws with a J000 screwdriver.
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Use the plastic pryer tool to lift the bottom cover off.
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With the back cover removed, locate the desired fan to replace.
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Use a J000 screwdriver to loosen the screws that secure the fan(s).
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The fan will be connected to the motherboard by a cable. Use plastic tweezers to gently unplug this connection.
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The fan is now fully disconnected from the computer. Gently remove the fan by lifting upwards.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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