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Alienware M17-R1 CPU Cooler Replacement

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Time Required: 15 - 20 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Alienware M17-R1 CPU Cooler Replacement

Introduction

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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

Tools

    1. Alienware M17-R1 CPU Cooler Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Push the slider until the battery is released from its socket.

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    2. Alienware M17-R1 CPU Cooler Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the battery using your fingers.

      • It may be necessary to use a plastic opening tool.

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    1. Alienware M17-R1 CPU Cooler Replacement, CPU Cooler: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • 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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    2. Alienware M17-R1 CPU Cooler Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Once the cover has been removed, locate the CPU Cooler to begin the replacement.

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    3. Alienware M17-R1 CPU Cooler Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • 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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    4. Alienware M17-R1 CPU Cooler Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Once all screws have been removed and the cooler has been unplugged, gently lift the cooler out of its compartment to install the new cooling fan.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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