Alienware x15 R1 User Manual

Installing the fan and heat-sink assembly
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE: If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease that is provided in the kit to ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the fan and heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Align and place the fan and heat-sink assembly on the system board.
2. Align the screw holes on the fan and heat-sink assembly to the screw holes on the system board.
3. In the sequential order (1>2>3>4>5>6>7>8>9), replace the nine screws (M2x3) that secure the fan and heat-sink assembly to
the system board.
4. Connect the left and right fan cables to the system board.
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 20 in
Installing the system board.
2. Install the
solid-state drive bracket.
3. Install the rear I/O-cover.
4. Install the fans.
5. Install the solid-state drive.
6. Install the wireless card.
7. Install the battery.
8. Install the base cover.
9. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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Alienware x15 R1 Specifications

General

Processor	Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900H
Graphics	Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6
Display	15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 165Hz
RAM	Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz
Storage	Up to 2TB PCIe M.2 SSD
Operating System	Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro
Battery	6-Cell, 87 WHr Lithium Ion
Weight	2.36 kg (5.2 lbs)
Ports	1 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x MicroSD card reader
Wireless	Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 and Bluetooth 5.2