Dell Alienware M17X R2 - Replacing the Graphics Card Fan(s)

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CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S)
Replacing the Graphics Card Fan(s)
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Place the graphics card fan in the computer base. 2.
Tighten the three captive screws that secure the graphics card fan to the 3.
computer base.
Connect the graphics card fan cable to the system board connector.4.
Replace the primary graphics card (see “Replacing the Graphics Card(s)” on 5.
page 89).
Replace the left bracket (see “Replacing the Brackets” on page 6. 47).
Replace the secondary graphics card, if applicable (see “Replacing the 7.
Graphics Card(s)” on page 89).
Replace the right bracket (see “Replacing the Brackets” on page 8. 47).
Replace the keyboard (see “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 9. 39).
Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Center Control Cover” 10.
on page 35).
Replace the compartment door (see “Replacing the Compartment Door” on 11.
page 14).
Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on page 12. 11).
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure
that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.