Dell Alienware m16 R2 How-To Install & Replace Your Heatsink Fan Assembly

By on August 22, 2025 · 8:22 am
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink Fan Assembly on your Alienware m16 R2 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 9 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware m16 R2 Heatsink Fan Assembly.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Alienware m16 R2 Heatsink Fan Assembly

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Alienware m16 R2 Heatsink Fan Assembly

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Step 1

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a

Step 2

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (6 x M2 x 5mm) (2 X captive screws).Pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a
Disconnect the Battery Cable.

Step 3

  • Disconnect the Battery Cable.
Disconnect the Battery Cable.Disconnect the Battery Cable.
Unscrew and remove the Rear I/O Cover (4 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Rear I/O Cover (4 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x Unscrew and remove the Rear I/O Cover (4 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x Unscrew and remove the Rear I/O Cover (4 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x
Unscrew the Heatsink (6 x captive screws) in the sequence labeled here.

Step 5

Unscrew the Heatsink (6 x captive screws) in the sequence labeled here.Unscrew the Cooling Fans (6 x Unscrew the Heatsink (6 x captive screws) in the sequence labeled here.
Disconnect and remove the Heatsink Fan Assembly.

Step 6

Disconnect and remove the Heatsink Fan Assembly.Disconnect and remove the Heatsink Fan Assembly.Disconnect and remove the Heatsink Fan Assembly.
Wipe away any old thermal paste from the processors.

Step 7

  • Wipe away any old thermal paste from the processors.
Wipe away any old thermal paste from the processors.Wipe away any old thermal paste from the processors.Wipe away any old thermal paste from the processors.
Wipe away any old thermal paste from the heatsink.

Step 8

  • Wipe away any old thermal paste from the heatsink.
Wipe away any old thermal paste from the heatsink.Wipe away any old thermal paste from the heatsink.Wipe away any old thermal paste from the heatsink.
Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.

Step 9

  • Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.
Alienware m16 R2 Heatsink Fan Assembly

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