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... Inside Your Computer 13 Removing 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...
... Inside Your Computer 13 Removing 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...
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... 28 Removing the Fans Cover 29 Prerequisites 29 Procedure 29 Replacing the Fans Cover 30 Procedure 30 Postrequisites 30 Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s 31 Prerequisites 31 Procedure 31 Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s 33 Procedure 33 Postrequisites... 33 Removing 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 Battery...
... 28 Removing the Fans Cover 29 Prerequisites 29 Procedure 29 Replacing the Fans Cover 30 Procedure 30 Postrequisites 30 Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s 31 Prerequisites 31 Procedure 31 Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s 33 Procedure 33 Postrequisites... 33 Removing 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 Battery...
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... computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Alienware computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the battery with your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. Replacing the Battery Pack WARNING: Before working...
... computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Alienware computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the battery with your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. Replacing the Battery Pack WARNING: Before working...
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See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 17. 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 42. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15. 3 Follow the instructions in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2: Replace the palm rest. Replacing the Memory Module(s) | 21 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. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery pack.
See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 17. 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 42. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15. 3 Follow the instructions in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2: Replace the palm rest. Replacing the Memory Module(s) | 21 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. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery pack.
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..."Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 24 | Replacing the Optical Drive Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 17. 2 Replace the... on computer base and place the optical drive in the computer base. 4 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base. 5 Connect the optical-...drive cable to its connector on the system board. Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in...
..."Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 24 | Replacing the Optical Drive Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 17. 2 Replace the... on computer base and place the optical drive in the computer base. 4 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base. 5 Connect the optical-...drive cable to its connector on the system board. Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in...
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... information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on the system board. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery pack. Procedure 1 Place the primary hard drive in the hard-drive bracket. 2 If applicable, slide the secondary hard ... drivers and utilities 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. NOTE: For drive configurations supported on your computer, if needed. 28 | Replacing the Hard Drive(s)
... information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on the system board. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery pack. Procedure 1 Place the primary hard drive in the hard-drive bracket. 2 If applicable, slide the secondary hard ... drivers and utilities 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. NOTE: For drive configurations supported on your computer, if needed. 28 | Replacing the Hard Drive(s)
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... 15. 3 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 30 | Replacing the Fans Cover For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery pack. Procedure Align the tabs on the fans cover with your computer, read...
... 15. 3 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 30 | Replacing the Fans Cover For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery pack. Procedure Align the tabs on the fans cover with your computer, read...
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...4 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. See "Replacing the Fans 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. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the video-card heat-sink... connector on the system board. 6 Connect the secondary video-card heat-sink fan cable to its connector on the system board. Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer...
...4 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. See "Replacing the Fans 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. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the video-card heat-sink... connector on the system board. 6 Connect the secondary video-card heat-sink fan cable to its connector on the system board. Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer...
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Postrequisites 1 Replace the fans cover. Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Procedure ... on the system board. See "Replacing the Fans 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. Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan | 35 See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 30. 2 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15...
Postrequisites 1 Replace the fans cover. Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Procedure ... on the system board. See "Replacing the Fans 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. Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan | 35 See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 30. 2 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15...
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... page 11. If the date and time are not correct in "Before You Begin" on page 29. 36 | Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replace the battery only with a message such as: Time-of-day not set - Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. In this case, you need... replacing if an incorrect time or date is recommended that shipped with your computer and disconnect it on, and enter system setup. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. then reconnect the computer, turn...
... page 11. If the date and time are not correct in "Before You Begin" on page 29. 36 | Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replace the battery only with a message such as: Time-of-day not set - Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. In this case, you need... replacing if an incorrect time or date is recommended that shipped with your computer and disconnect it on, and enter system setup. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. then reconnect the computer, turn...
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... at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Replace the fans cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15. 4 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions Procedure 1 Place the coin-cell battery into ... "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 30. 2 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on the system board. WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
... at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Replace the fans cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15. 4 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions Procedure 1 Place the coin-cell battery into ... "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 30. 2 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on the system board. WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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...Replace the hard drive(s). See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 30. 4 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2 Replace the status-light board. Procedure 1 Replace the power-button board. See "Replacing...Replacing the Palm Rest See "Replacing the Power-Button Board" on page 17. 5 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 11. Replacing...to secure the cables. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15. 6 Replace any card or blank that secure...Turn the computer over and replace the screws that you removed from the Media-Card Reader...
...Replace the hard drive(s). See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 30. 4 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2 Replace the status-light board. Procedure 1 Replace the power-button board. See "Replacing...Replacing the Palm Rest See "Replacing the Power-Button Board" on page 17. 5 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 11. Replacing...to secure the cables. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15. 6 Replace any card or blank that secure...Turn the computer over and replace the screws that you removed from the Media-Card Reader...
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... Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 17. 2 Replace the base cover. Procedure 1 Insert the mSATA card connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 11. Replacing the mSATA Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the ...steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. 44 | Replacing the mSATA Card For ...
... Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 17. 2 Replace the base cover. Procedure 1 Insert the mSATA card connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 11. Replacing the mSATA Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the ...steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. 44 | Replacing the mSATA Card For ...
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...on the power-button board with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 17. 4 Replace the fans cover. Replacing the Power-Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the screw holes... palmrest assembly. 2 Replace the screws that secure the power-button board to step 6 in Replacing the Palm Rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 11. See "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" ...
...on the power-button board with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 17. 4 Replace the fans cover. Replacing the Power-Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the screw holes... palmrest assembly. 2 Replace the screws that secure the power-button board to step 6 in Replacing the Palm Rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 11. See "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" ...
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... status-light board with your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 30. 5 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on the connector latches to secure the cables. 4 Follow the instructions from the Media-Card Reader. 7 Follow ... posts on the palm-rest assembly and secure the status-light board in Replacing the Palm Rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Status-Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
... status-light board with your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 30. 5 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on the connector latches to secure the cables. 4 Follow the instructions from the Media-Card Reader. 7 Follow ... posts on the palm-rest assembly and secure the status-light board in Replacing the Palm Rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Status-Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
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... the connector and press down on page 24. 3 Replace the hard drive(s). See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 28. 4 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 17. 5 Replace the fans cover. Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...computer and follow the steps in Replacing the Palm Rest. 2 Replace the optical drive. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Fans Cover" on page 11. Replacing the Keyboard | 53 Postrequisites 1...
... the connector and press down on page 24. 3 Replace the hard drive(s). See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 28. 4 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 17. 5 Replace the fans cover. Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...computer and follow the steps in Replacing the Palm Rest. 2 Replace the optical drive. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Fans Cover" on page 11. Replacing the Keyboard | 53 Postrequisites 1...
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... slot on page 14. 3 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery pack. Procedure 1 Remove the screw that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page...Removing the Macro Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the macro keyboard to replace. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the macro keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the computer base.
... slot on page 14. 3 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery pack. Procedure 1 Remove the screw that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page...Removing the Macro Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the macro keyboard to replace. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the macro keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the computer base.
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... secures the macro keyboard to the computer base. Replacing the Macro Keyboard | 55 See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 17. 4 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 15. 3 Replace the battery pack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Slide the tab on the...
... secures the macro keyboard to the computer base. Replacing the Macro Keyboard | 55 See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 17. 4 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 15. 3 Replace the battery pack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Slide the tab on the...
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...and turn the computer over. 7 Replace the screws that secures the routing ...Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 30. 6 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Fans Cover" on page 24. 3 Replace the hard drive(s). Procedure 1 Place the display assembly in position and replace...Replacing the Display Assembly See "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 17. 5 Replace the fans cover. Replacing...Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 28. 4 Replace the battery pack. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from the Media-Card Reader. 8 Follow the instructions in Replacing the Palm Rest. 2 Replace...
...and turn the computer over. 7 Replace the screws that secures the routing ...Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 30. 6 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Fans Cover" on page 24. 3 Replace the hard drive(s). Procedure 1 Place the display assembly in position and replace...Replacing the Display Assembly See "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 17. 5 Replace the fans cover. Replacing...Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 28. 4 Replace the battery pack. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from the Media-Card Reader. 8 Follow the instructions in Replacing the Palm Rest. 2 Replace...
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... cover. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 24. 5 Replace the hard drive(s). See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 28. 6 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 65. 2 Replace the display assembly. Replacing the Camera Module | 63 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Base...
... cover. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 24. 5 Replace the hard drive(s). See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 28. 6 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 65. 2 Replace the display assembly. Replacing the Camera Module | 63 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Base...