Alienware X51 Heatsink Replacement

ID: 168003

Description: When your PC begins to shut off or freeze...

Steps:

1. Place the PC so the name "Alienware" is on top and facing you.
2. Slide the front panel towards you and lift up.

3. Fully disconnect the panel by unplugging the lighting cord going into the PC's internal system.
4. Remove the front panel from the rest of the device.

5. Remove the two 2.0 mm screws holding the fan protector in place using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
6. Remove the protector holding the fan in.

7. Disconnect the Molex KK connector from the fan.

8. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the four spring screws around the fan until you hear a click.
9. Gently pull back the clips and remove the fan by pulling it out.

10. Loosen the four 10.0 mm screws around the heatsink with a Phillips #1 screwdriver until you hear a click.
11. These are captive screws and cannot be fully removed.
12. Remove the heatsink by gently prying and lifting it up.