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...® operating system. For the exact location, see Power Options in the center of the AlienHead rim indicates the power status. The color of the hinge cover. CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP Power Button You can be changed through the AlienFX® software. 30 The color indicating the power status...
...® operating system. For the exact location, see Power Options in the center of the AlienHead rim indicates the power status. The color of the hinge cover. CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP Power Button You can be changed through the AlienFX® software. 30 The color indicating the power status...
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... the written permission of Microsoft Corporation in this document is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Alienware is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Regulatory model: ...either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A00 Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Battery Pack Hard Drive Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card(s) Hinge Cover Keyboard Palm Rest Assembly Status Light Board Power Button Board Internal ...
... the written permission of Microsoft Corporation in this document is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Alienware is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Regulatory model: ...either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A00 Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Battery Pack Hard Drive Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card(s) Hinge Cover Keyboard Palm Rest Assembly Status Light Board Power Button Board Internal ...
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...instructions in Before You Begin For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. Remove the hinge cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 6. Lift the...card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
...instructions in Before You Begin For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. Remove the hinge cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 6. Lift the...card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
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Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Back to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside ...
Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Back to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside ...
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... perform repairs on your computer. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the base cover (see Removing the ...CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your...
... perform repairs on your computer. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the base cover (see Removing the ...CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your...
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... the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. 3. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 5. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board...
... the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. 3. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 5. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board...
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... working inside the computer. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 10. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 6. Disconnect the antenna cables from... (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working... inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™...
... working inside the computer. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 10. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 6. Disconnect the antenna cables from... (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working... inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™...
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Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 10. Slide the antenna cables in position and replace the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 1 screws (4) 2 display cable ... step 8 in Before You Begin. 2. Turn the computer over and route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the slot on the system board. 5. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. 13. Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive. Follow the instructions from step 6 to the...
Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 10. Slide the antenna cables in position and replace the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 1 screws (4) 2 display cable ... step 8 in Before You Begin. 2. Turn the computer over and route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the slot on the system board. 5. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. 13. Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive. Follow the instructions from step 6 to the...
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... base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the tabs on the hinge cover with your computer). Lift the hinge cover off the computer base. Close the display and turn...computer over . 4. Replacing the Hinge Cover 1. Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by ...
... base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the tabs on the hinge cover with your computer). Lift the hinge cover off the computer base. Close the display and turn...computer over . 4. Replacing the Hinge Cover 1. Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by ...
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...Hinge Cover). 7. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Using the pull-tab, gently pull the I/O board to disconnect it from the connector on the system board and ease the connectors on the I/O board out of the slots on your warranty. Back to Contents Page I/O Board Alienware® M11x R2... from step 4 to servicing that secure the I /O Board 1. Remove the battery pack (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the...
...Hinge Cover). 7. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Using the pull-tab, gently pull the I/O board to disconnect it from the connector on the system board and ease the connectors on the I/O board out of the slots on your warranty. Back to Contents Page I/O Board Alienware® M11x R2... from step 4 to servicing that secure the I /O Board 1. Remove the battery pack (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the...
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...slots on the computer base. 3. Replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in damage to the computer. Failure to the computer base. 5. Connect the speaker ...cable to the connector on the I /O board to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive. 11. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the I /O board. 6....
...slots on the computer base. 3. Replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in damage to the computer. Failure to the computer base. 5. Connect the speaker ...cable to the connector on the I /O board to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive. 11. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the I /O board. 6....
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...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 9. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing...open the display as far as a connector on your warranty. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Battery Pack). 4. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or...
...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 9. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing...open the display as far as a connector on your warranty. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Battery Pack). 4. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or...
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... tabs (5) 2 keyboard 4 palm rest assembly 10. Replace the two screws that secure the keyboard to secure the cables. 3. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). Replace the two screws that secure the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest... assembly and lower the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest assembly. 5. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest assembly. Carefully lift the keyboard and slide the keyboard tabs out of the keyboard...
... tabs (5) 2 keyboard 4 palm rest assembly 10. Replace the two screws that secure the keyboard to secure the cables. 3. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). Replace the two screws that secure the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest... assembly and lower the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest assembly. 5. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest assembly. Carefully lift the keyboard and slide the keyboard tabs out of the keyboard...
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... secure the status light board to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the status light board. 1 speaker...Hinge Cover). 7. Remove the hinge cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Turn the palm rest assembly over. 10. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Alienware® M11x R2...
... secure the status light board to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the status light board. 1 speaker...Hinge Cover). 7. Remove the hinge cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Turn the palm rest assembly over. 10. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Alienware® M11x R2...
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...cable into the connector on the palm rest assembly and replace the five screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Battery Pack). 12. Place the status light board on the status light board and press the connector latch ... computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the status light board to the palm rest assembly. 3. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Insert the power board cable into the connector to the computer. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Follow the ...
...cable into the connector on the palm rest assembly and replace the five screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Battery Pack). 12. Place the status light board on the status light board and press the connector latch ... computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the status light board to the palm rest assembly. 3. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Insert the power board cable into the connector to the computer. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Follow the ...
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... from step 4 to disconnect the touch pad cable and status light board cable from their connectors on your computer. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 6. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or..., see Removing the Keyboard). Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working ...
... from step 4 to disconnect the touch pad cable and status light board cable from their connectors on your computer. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 6. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or..., see Removing the Keyboard). Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working ...
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... result in Replacing the Hard Drive. 11. Replace the nine screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 8. Follow the instructions from step 6 to the computer base. 10. 6.
... result in Replacing the Hard Drive. 11. Replace the nine screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 8. Follow the instructions from step 6 to the computer base. 10. 6.
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...service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Follow the instructions from step 4 to Contents Page Power Button Board Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...). 7. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Battery Pack). 4. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Remove the palm rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard (see...
...service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Follow the instructions from step 4 to Contents Page Power Button Board Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...). 7. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Battery Pack). 4. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Remove the palm rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard (see...
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... (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 5. Follow the instructions from step 6 to the computer. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Back to the palm rest assembly. 3. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the palm rest assembly and replace ...
... (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 5. Follow the instructions from step 6 to the computer. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Back to the palm rest assembly. 3. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the palm rest assembly and replace ...
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... Removing the Battery Pack). 5. Remove the I/O board (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 9. Remove the four screws that shipped with your computer). Back to Contents Page System Board Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag... Module(s)). 8. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is not covered by Dell™ is also visible on a barcode label at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the ...
... Removing the Battery Pack). 5. Remove the I/O board (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 9. Remove the four screws that shipped with your computer). Back to Contents Page System Board Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag... Module(s)). 8. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is not covered by Dell™ is also visible on a barcode label at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the ...