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    clean the 3 vents of my m17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by marceldomingu, Jan 23, 2010.

  1. marceldomingu

    marceldomingu Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi all! i want to clean the air vents of my m17x but the problem is i cannot access to the 2 fans of the sides of my m17x, how i can open the case without broke and loss my warranty of my m17x?

    i see the video of how change the alienware microprocessor, but i think it's not necessary it for only clean the 3 vents...

    thanks!
     
    marceldomingu, Jan 23, 2010
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  2. Speedy Gonzalez

    Speedy Gonzalez Xtreme Notebook Speeder!

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    to clean the gpu fans and vents you need to remove the keyboard and the cards with the heatsink is very easy the cards have two screws holding it and the fan has a little plug :)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Jan 23, 2010
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    Blazertrek50 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is this a question for the m17x or the M17x? :confused:
     
    Blazertrek50, Jan 23, 2010
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    If you are referring to the Dell/Alienware All Powerful M17x (think you are since you mentioned watching the video), you should reference the Service Manual for complete instructions. Keep in mind, if you do not feel comfortable, don’t do it. Just take a can and give the intakes and rear exhausts a good shot of compressed air.

    Service Manual:
    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/M17x/
     
    BatBoy, Jan 23, 2010
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    Speedy Gonzalez, Jan 23, 2010
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    sorry is the new m17x (aluminium case )
     
    marceldomingu, Jan 23, 2010
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    marceldomingu, Jan 23, 2010
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    yes is the only way to do it right, if you blow air to the vents it may helps but all the dust is going to stay inside the laptop and that may cause more problems :)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Jan 23, 2010
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    ok, thanks :p , i just download the service manual and i try to clean all the vents :)
     
    marceldomingu, Jan 23, 2010
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    That's exactly what I've just done with my M17x before packing it up. Gonna ship it now. From now on I post on my iPhone lol.
     
    SillyHoney, Jan 23, 2010
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    I was surprised how much dust I had on my primary GPU fins when I took out the GTX 280m's for the tech to put in my 4870s

    Definitely need to disassemble and properly clean these, not just blast air up through the intakes
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Jan 23, 2010
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    Of course using a compressed air blast is not the 'right' or 'best' way to do it but if someone is not a technincally inclined person and is a bit shaken with the prospect of taking apart the laptop, well - its their only choice.

    Of course the OP is fully aware of what he feels comfortable with so he can decide.
     
    BatBoy, Jan 23, 2010
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    I do see dust fly out of those vent when I use kompress air can. I think we should use air can regularly and open the laptop up sometimes.
     
    SillyHoney, Jan 23, 2010
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    I agree. tech that came by told me that I should too. Especially the middle fan. GPU's are a bit harder because taking out the keyboard etc is a little tricky so I plan on doing that a little less often
     
    Momiji1, Jan 23, 2010
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