Alienware M17-R1 CPU Cooler Replacement

Introduction

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.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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

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Step 2

Lift the battery using your fingers.
It may be necessary to use a plastic opening tool.

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Step 3 CPU Cooler

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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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Step 4

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

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Step 5

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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