Alienware M18x Internal Fan Replacement

Written By: Jonathan Panella
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Alienware M18x Internal Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

7

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

There are three internal fans located in the Alienware M18x laptop. This guide will demonstrate how to go about removing said fans.

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    • Turn the computer over.

    • Slide the battery latch over and lift the battery out.

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    • Unscrew the four indicated screws with a J000 screwdriver.

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    • Use the plastic pryer tool to lift the bottom cover off.

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    • With the back cover removed, locate the desired fan to replace.

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    • Use a J000 screwdriver to loosen the screws that secure the fan(s).

    • There are three internal fans within the laptop. Locate the correct screws to loosen for the desired fan to replace based on the provided corresponding images.

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    • The fan will be connected to the motherboard by a cable. Use plastic tweezers to gently unplug this connection.

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    • The fan is now fully disconnected from the computer. Gently remove the fan by lifting upwards.

Conclusion

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

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