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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 Begin.

  2. Remove the left side-panel (see Removing the Left Side-Panel).

  3. Open the PCI shroud (see Opening the PCI Shroud).

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.
  1. 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.

  2. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly to the system board.

  3. Remove the four screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly to the chassis rear wall.

  4. Slide and lift the processor liquid-cooling assembly out of the chassis.

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screws (4)

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processor liquid-cooling assembly

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top lighting-board

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cables (2)

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captive screws (4)


Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Align the screw holes on the processor liquid-cooling assembly with the screw holes on the chassis rear wall.

  3. Replace the four screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly to the chassis rear wall.

  4. Tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly to the system board.

  5. Connect the processor liquid-cooling assembly cables to the SYS FAN and CPU PUMP connectors on the top lighting-board.

  6. Close the PCI shroud (see Closing the PCI Shroud).

  7. Replace the left side-panel (see Replacing the Left Side-Panel).

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.
  1. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.


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