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... the Base Cover 14 Procedure 14 Replacing the Base Cover 15 Procedure 15 Postrequisites 15 Removing the Battery Pack 16 Procedure 16 Replacing the Battery Pack 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 Removing the Memory Module(s 18 Prerequisites 18 Procedure 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 Procedure 20 Postrequisites 21 Removing the Optical Drive 22...
... the Base Cover 14 Procedure 14 Replacing the Base Cover 15 Procedure 15 Postrequisites 15 Removing the Battery Pack 16 Procedure 16 Replacing the Battery Pack 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 Removing the Memory Module(s 18 Prerequisites 18 Procedure 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 Procedure 20 Postrequisites 21 Removing the Optical Drive 22...
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... the Processor Heat-Sink Fan 34 Prerequisites 34 Procedure 34 Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan 35 Procedure 35 Postrequisites 35 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 36 Prerequisites 36 Procedure 37 Replacing the Coin-Cell...
... the Processor Heat-Sink Fan 34 Prerequisites 34 Procedure 34 Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan 35 Procedure 35 Postrequisites 35 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 36 Prerequisites 36 Procedure 37 Replacing the Coin-Cell...
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... that secure the battery to the computer base. 2 Disconnect the battery cable from its connector on the system board. 1 2 3 1 battery cable 3 battery pack 2 screws (2) 3 Lift the battery pack away from the computer base. 16 | Removing the Battery Pack Prerequisites Remove ...the base cover. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 14. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell...
... that secure the battery to the computer base. 2 Disconnect the battery cable from its connector on the system board. 1 2 3 1 battery cable 3 battery pack 2 screws (2) 3 Lift the battery pack away from the computer base. 16 | Removing the Battery Pack Prerequisites Remove ...the base cover. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 14. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell...
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...page 13. Replacing the Battery Pack | 17 Replacing the Battery Pack WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Alienware computer. CAUTION: To ...battery on the computer base. 2 Connect the battery cable to its connector on the system board. 3 Replace the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell...
...page 13. Replacing the Battery Pack | 17 Replacing the Battery Pack WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Alienware computer. CAUTION: To ...battery on the computer base. 2 Connect the battery cable to its connector on the system board. 3 Replace the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell...
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...DIMM3 and DIMM4 by removing the keyboard. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 16. 18 | Removing the Memory Module(s) For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of your computer and...Your computer supports up to four memory module connectors. You can access connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 by removing the base cover at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. ...
...DIMM3 and DIMM4 by removing the keyboard. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 16. 18 | Removing the Memory Module(s) For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of your computer and...Your computer supports up to four memory module connectors. You can access connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 by removing the base cover at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. ...
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3 If you have replaced memory module(s) in connectors DIMM3 and DIMM4, go to Postrequisites. 4 If you have replaced memory module(s) in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15. 3 Follow the instructions in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2: Replace the palm rest. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 42. Replacing the Memory Module(s) | 21 See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 17. 2 Replace the base cover.
3 If you have replaced memory module(s) in connectors DIMM3 and DIMM4, go to Postrequisites. 4 If you have replaced memory module(s) in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15. 3 Follow the instructions in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2: Replace the palm rest. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 42. Replacing the Memory Module(s) | 21 See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 17. 2 Replace the base cover.
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..." on the system board. 2 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 14. 2 Remove the battery pack. Removing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the optical-drive assembly to the computer base... 22 | Removing the Optical Drive See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
..." on the system board. 2 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 14. 2 Remove the battery pack. Removing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the optical-drive assembly to the computer base... 22 | Removing the Optical Drive See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 17. 2 Replace the base cover. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at...
... Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 17. 2 Replace the base cover. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in "Before ...You Begin" on page 11. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 16. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 14. 2 Remove the battery pack. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive(s) | 25 Removing the Hard Drive(s) WARNING: Before working inside your...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in "Before ...You Begin" on page 11. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 16. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 14. 2 Remove the battery pack. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive(s) | 25 Removing the Hard Drive(s) WARNING: Before working inside your...
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... bracket. 5 Connect the interposer to the hard- See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 4 Install the operating system for your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/support/manuals. For additional safety best practices information, see Specifications at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Place the primary hard drive in the hard... steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 17. 2 Replace the base cover. NOTE: For drive configurations supported on page 11. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery pack.
... bracket. 5 Connect the interposer to the hard- See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 4 Install the operating system for your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/support/manuals. For additional safety best practices information, see Specifications at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Place the primary hard drive in the hard... steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 17. 2 Replace the base cover. NOTE: For drive configurations supported on page 11. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery pack.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 14. 2 Remove the battery pack. Procedure Slide and lift the fans cover off the computer base. 1 1 fans cover Removing the Fans Cover | 29 See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 16. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Fans Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 14. 2 Remove the battery pack. Procedure Slide and lift the fans cover off the computer base. 1 1 fans cover Removing the Fans Cover | 29 See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 16. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Fans Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover.
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... computer, read the safety information that shipped with the slots on page 17. 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on the computer base and slide the fans cover into place. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage... at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Fans Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer...
... computer, read the safety information that shipped with the slots on page 17. 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on the computer base and slide the fans cover into place. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage... at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Fans Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer...
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...-card heat-sink fan 3 primary video-card heat-sink fan cable Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s) | 31 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 14. 2 Remove the...
...-card heat-sink fan 3 primary video-card heat-sink fan cable Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s) | 31 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 14. 2 Remove the...
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... Cover" on page 17. 3 Replace the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 30. 2 Replace the battery pack. Postrequisites 1 Replace the fans cover. Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
... Cover" on page 17. 3 Replace the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 30. 2 Replace the battery pack. Postrequisites 1 Replace the fans cover. Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
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... heat-sink fan along with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 16. 3 Remove the fans cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 29. See "Removing the Fans Cover" on page 14. 2 Remove the... battery pack. Procedure 1 Disconnect the processor heat-sink fan cable from the computer base. 1 2 1 captive screws (3) 2 processor heat-sink fan cable 34 | Removing the Processor Heat-...
... heat-sink fan along with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 16. 3 Remove the fans cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 29. See "Removing the Fans Cover" on page 14. 2 Remove the... battery pack. Procedure 1 Disconnect the processor heat-sink fan cable from the computer base. 1 2 1 captive screws (3) 2 processor heat-sink fan cable 34 | Removing the Processor Heat-...
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... processor heat-sink fan cable to its connector on the system board. Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan | 35 See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 30. 2 Replace the battery pack. Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your..." on page 15. 4 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... processor heat-sink fan cable to its connector on the system board. Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan | 35 See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 30. 2 Replace the battery pack. Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your..." on page 15. 4 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... boot routine along with the same or equivalent type. however, without a coin-cell battery; See "Removing the Fans Cover" on page 14. 2 Remove the battery pack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. In this case, you must enter system setup and reset the configuration...
... boot routine along with the same or equivalent type. however, without a coin-cell battery; See "Removing the Fans Cover" on page 14. 2 Remove the battery pack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. In this case, you must enter system setup and reset the configuration...
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Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 37 Procedure 1 Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from its connector on the system board. 2 1 1 coin-cell battery cable connector 2 coin-cell battery 2 Remove the coin-cell battery cable from the routing guides on the computer base. 3 Pry up the coin-cell battery from the slot on the system board.
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 37 Procedure 1 Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from its connector on the system board. 2 1 1 coin-cell battery cable connector 2 coin-cell battery 2 Remove the coin-cell battery cable from the routing guides on the computer base. 3 Pry up the coin-cell battery from the slot on the system board.
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.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Fans Cover" on the system board. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 38 | Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15. 4 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin...
.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Fans Cover" on the system board. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 38 | Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15. 4 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin...
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...your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 14. 3 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Fans Cover" on page 22. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 29. 5 Remove the hard drive. ...blank from the Media-Card Reader. 2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 25. 6 Remove the optical drive. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 16. 4 Remove the ...
...your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 14. 3 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Fans Cover" on page 22. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 29. 5 Remove the hard drive. ...blank from the Media-Card Reader. 2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 25. 6 Remove the optical drive. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 16. 4 Remove the ...