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...Card Reader - Connects to USB devices, such as a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Connects to an AC adapter to video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 ... connector - Left View Features 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy a lock, ensure that it works with DisplayPort. 6 USB connector - CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 15 Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to external monitors and projectors with the...
...Card Reader - Connects to USB devices, such as a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Connects to an AC adapter to video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 ... connector - Left View Features 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy a lock, ensure that it works with DisplayPort. 6 USB connector - CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 15 Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to external monitors and projectors with the...
Manual
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...key along with other keys to activate certain functions. Extend Desktop Press to switch between the Battery Status Meter, Battery Charge Disable feature, and Battery Charge Enable feature. AlienFX® on the configuration of the laptop you purchased, some ...of the display. F2 - Check Battery Status and Battery Charge Disable/Enable Press to toggle between the various external display options available either simultaneously ..., and is switched off, the touch pad can still work temporarily for less energy consumption. F4 -
...key along with other keys to activate certain functions. Extend Desktop Press to switch between the Battery Status Meter, Battery Charge Disable feature, and Battery Charge Enable feature. AlienFX® on the configuration of the laptop you purchased, some ...of the display. F2 - Check Battery Status and Battery Charge Disable/Enable Press to toggle between the various external display options available either simultaneously ..., and is switched off, the touch pad can still work temporarily for less energy consumption. F4 -
Manual
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...to a docking device (docked), undock it. Press the power button to servicing that the work surface is flat and clean to avoid bending any installed cards from the battery bay before you service the laptop. 7. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform ...battery bay (for more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by its pins. CAUTION: When you begin working...
...to a docking device (docked), undock it. Press the power button to servicing that the work surface is flat and clean to avoid bending any installed cards from the battery bay before you service the laptop. 7. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform ...battery bay (for more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by its pins. CAUTION: When you begin working...
Manual
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... or press the power button to power your computer, the battery charge may be in pairs. Test the electrical outlet: Ensure that the light is blank NOTE: If you require assistance, contact Alienware Technical Support (for correct seating and orientation. Check the AC...key on . Reseat the memory modules if applicable (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on the computer. Connect the computer to the display. CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 57 Check the battery: If you attach an external monitor to your computer is working by testing it is recommended that memory modules be depleted.
... or press the power button to power your computer, the battery charge may be in pairs. Test the electrical outlet: Ensure that the light is blank NOTE: If you require assistance, contact Alienware Technical Support (for correct seating and orientation. Check the AC...key on . Reseat the memory modules if applicable (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on the computer. Connect the computer to the display. CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 57 Check the battery: If you attach an external monitor to your computer is working by testing it is recommended that memory modules be depleted.
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN 6 Recommended Tools 7 Turning Off Your Computer 7 Before Working Inside Your Computer 8 CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK 9 Removing the Battery Pack 11 Replacing the Battery Pack 11 CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 12 Removing the Compartment Door 14 Replacing the Compartment ...Removing the Memory Module(s 21 Replacing the Memory Module(s 23 CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY 25 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 27 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 27 CHAPTER 7: CENTER CONTROL COVER 28 Removing the Center Control Cover 30 Replacing the Center Control...
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN 6 Recommended Tools 7 Turning Off Your Computer 7 Before Working Inside Your Computer 8 CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK 9 Removing the Battery Pack 11 Replacing the Battery Pack 11 CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 12 Removing the Compartment Door 14 Replacing the Compartment ...Removing the Memory Module(s 21 Replacing the Memory Module(s 23 CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY 25 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 27 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 27 CHAPTER 7: CENTER CONTROL COVER 28 Removing the Center Control Cover 30 Replacing the Center Control...
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...all attached devices. CAUTION: To help to ensure your computer. WARNING: Before you begin working inside the computer. Hold a card by its pins. if you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. CHAPTER 1:... you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on page 11). 8. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by your computer and then unplug the cable...
...all attached devices. CAUTION: To help to ensure your computer. WARNING: Before you begin working inside the computer. Hold a card by its pins. if you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. CHAPTER 1:... you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on page 11). 8. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by your computer and then unplug the cable...
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... the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding ...strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK 010 /010 Battery Pack WARNING: Before working...
... the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding ...strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK 010 /010 Battery Pack WARNING: Before working...
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For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 013 /013 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your...
For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 013 /013 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your...
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... repairs on page 11) before removing the hard drive. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on your computer. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the...connector and the computer, and remove any other than Dell or Alienware, you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell or Alienware. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from the computer when the drive is on page 7) before working inside the computer. WARNING: Before performing these procedures...
... repairs on page 11) before removing the hard drive. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on your computer. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the...connector and the computer, and remove any other than Dell or Alienware, you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell or Alienware. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from the computer when the drive is on page 7) before working inside the computer. WARNING: Before performing these procedures...
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... /020 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer...yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector ...
... /020 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer...yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector ...
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... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a... connector on your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer.
... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a... connector on your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer.
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Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Center Control Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back...
Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Center Control Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back...
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... and remove any other external cables from the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid ...discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on ...
... and remove any other external cables from the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid ...discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on ...
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... or by your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back...
... or by your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back...
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Air Vents WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION:...Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 10: AIR VENTS 041 /041 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped...
Air Vents WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION:...Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 10: AIR VENTS 041 /041 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped...
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... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHAPTER 11: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) 045 /045 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 11) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself...
... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHAPTER 11: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) 045 /045 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 11) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself...
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...PROCESSOR FAN AND HEAT SINK ASSEMBLY 051 /051 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by...Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working...
...PROCESSOR FAN AND HEAT SINK ASSEMBLY 051 /051 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by...Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working...
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... slight pressure to the processor when turning the cam screw. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. 056 /056 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the center of the computer). Processor WARNING: Before...
... slight pressure to the processor when turning the cam screw. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. 056 /056 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the center of the computer). Processor WARNING: Before...
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...working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD FAN 060 /060 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by...
...working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD FAN 060 /060 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by...
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... 064 /064 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Graphics Card Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such...
... 064 /064 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Graphics Card Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such...