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CONTENTS CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 35 Alienware Command Center 36 Using Removable Media and Cards 39 Using the Wireless Control 40 Battery Pack 40 Power Management 41 Configuring the BIOS 43 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 55 Before You Begin 56 Replacing the Battery Pack 60 Upgrading or Replacing Memory 63 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 65 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 69 Basic Hints and Tips 70 Backup and General Maintenance 71 Software Diagnostic Tools 73 Answers to Common Problems 76 4
CONTENTS CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 35 Alienware Command Center 36 Using Removable Media and Cards 39 Using the Wireless Control 40 Battery Pack 40 Power Management 41 Configuring the BIOS 43 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 55 Before You Begin 56 Replacing the Battery Pack 60 Upgrading or Replacing Memory 63 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 65 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 69 Basic Hints and Tips 70 Backup and General Maintenance 71 Software Diagnostic Tools 73 Answers to Common Problems 76 4
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...-10600 (DDR3) SODIMM memory module connectors are available for memory upgrade. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the memory module connector's spring- Remove the battery (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. Memory connector #1 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Memory connector #2 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Total Memory 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Remove the memory module. 63 Follow...
...-10600 (DDR3) SODIMM memory module connectors are available for memory upgrade. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the memory module connector's spring- Remove the battery (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. Memory connector #1 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Memory connector #2 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Total Memory 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Remove the memory module. 63 Follow...
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...to disconnect it from the system board connector. 65 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly Your laptop is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. Follow the instructions in the upper connector. NOTE: If the memory module is equipped with one hard drive socket. ...Using the black pull-tab, slide and lift the hard drive assembly to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a memory module in "Before You Begin" on page 60). 3. Remove the battery (see "Replacing the Battery...
...to disconnect it from the system board connector. 65 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly Your laptop is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. Follow the instructions in the upper connector. NOTE: If the memory module is equipped with one hard drive socket. ...Using the black pull-tab, slide and lift the hard drive assembly to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a memory module in "Before You Begin" on page 60). 3. Remove the battery (see "Replacing the Battery...
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...Upgrading or Replacing Memory" on page 63). • Computers using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer. Switch the video image: If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to resume normal operation. Reseat the memory modules if applicable (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE...to your computer supports, it is blank NOTE: If you are using a dual-channel memory configuration require that you require assistance, contact Alienware Technical Support (for correct seating and orientation. The computer may be installed in a ...
...Upgrading or Replacing Memory" on page 63). • Computers using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer. Switch the video image: If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to resume normal operation. Reseat the memory modules if applicable (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE...to your computer supports, it is blank NOTE: If you are using a dual-channel memory configuration require that you require assistance, contact Alienware Technical Support (for correct seating and orientation. The computer may be installed in a ...
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 35 Alienware Command Center 36 Using Removable Media and Cards 39 Using the Wireless Control 40 Battery Pack 40 Power Management 41 Configuring the BIOS 43 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 55 Before You Begin 56 Replacing the Battery Pack 60 Upgrading or Replacing Memory 63 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 65 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 69 Basic Hints and Tips 70 Backup and General Maintenance 71 Software Diagnostic Tools 73 Answers to Common Problems 76 4
CONTENTS CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 35 Alienware Command Center 36 Using Removable Media and Cards 39 Using the Wireless Control 40 Battery Pack 40 Power Management 41 Configuring the BIOS 43 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 55 Before You Begin 56 Replacing the Battery Pack 60 Upgrading or Replacing Memory 63 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 65 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 69 Basic Hints and Tips 70 Backup and General Maintenance 71 Software Diagnostic Tools 73 Answers to Common Problems 76 4
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... INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS Upgrading or Replacing Memory Your laptop is equipped with a configurable memory unit. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 60). 3. locks until the module pops up. 4. Remove the memory module. 63 Remove the...memory module connector's spring- The table below illustrates all the possible ways system memory can be configured. The industry standard JEDEC PC3‑8500/PC3-10600 (DDR3) SODIMM memory module connectors are available for memory upgrade. Memory connector #1 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Memory connector #2 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Total Memory...
... INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS Upgrading or Replacing Memory Your laptop is equipped with a configurable memory unit. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 60). 3. locks until the module pops up. 4. Remove the memory module. 63 Remove the...memory module connector's spring- The table below illustrates all the possible ways system memory can be configured. The industry standard JEDEC PC3‑8500/PC3-10600 (DDR3) SODIMM memory module connectors are available for memory upgrade. Memory connector #1 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Memory connector #2 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Total Memory...
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Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly Your laptop is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. Loosen the two captive screws on page 60). 3. ..." on the hard drive assembly. 4. Using the black pull-tab, slide and lift the hard drive assembly to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a memory module in "Before You Begin" on page 56. 2. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS NOTE: If you need to...
Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly Your laptop is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. Loosen the two captive screws on page 60). 3. ..." on the hard drive assembly. 4. Using the black pull-tab, slide and lift the hard drive assembly to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a memory module in "Before You Begin" on page 56. 2. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS NOTE: If you need to...
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...be in pairs. If you attach an external monitor to the display. 81 Reseat the memory modules if applicable (see "Upgrading or Replacing Memory" on page 99). CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Memory Memory errors detected on the keyboard or press the power button to resume normal operation. Switch...switch the video image to your computer supports, it is blank NOTE: If you are using a dual-channel memory configuration require that you require assistance, contact Alienware Technical Support (for correct seating and orientation. The computer may be installed in a power saving mode: Press ...
...be in pairs. If you attach an external monitor to the display. 81 Reseat the memory modules if applicable (see "Upgrading or Replacing Memory" on page 99). CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Memory Memory errors detected on the keyboard or press the power button to resume normal operation. Switch...switch the video image to your computer supports, it is blank NOTE: If you are using a dual-channel memory configuration require that you require assistance, contact Alienware Technical Support (for correct seating and orientation. The computer may be installed in a power saving mode: Press ...