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Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly
Alienware Aurora Service Manual
Removing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING:
Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer panels, bezels, filler brackets, etc.) removed.
WARNING:
To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your
computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
Removing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in
Before You
2. Remove the left side-panel (see
3. Open the PCI shroud (see
Opening the PCI
WARNING:
Despite having a plastic shield, the processor liquid-cooling assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had
sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
4. Press the tabs on the processor liquid-cooling assembly cables and disconnect them from the SYS FAN and CPU PUMP connectors on the top-lighting
board.
5. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly to the system board.
6. Remove the four screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly to the chassis rear wall.
7. Slide and lift the processor liquid-cooling assembly out of the chassis.
1
screws (4)
2
3
top lighting-board
4
5
captive screws (4)
Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly
Begin.
Removing the Left
Side-Panel).
Shroud).
processor liquid-cooling assembly
cables (2)