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...on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects your computer to high-speed serial multimedia devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 7 IEEE 1394 A connector - Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents. Provides a ...way to USB devices, such as digital video cameras. 8 8-in-1 Media Card Reader - NOTE: Before you buy a lock, ensure that it works with DisplayPort. 6 USB connector - Connects to a network or broadband device. 5 DisplayPort connector - CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 15 Connects ...
...on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects your computer to high-speed serial multimedia devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 7 IEEE 1394 A connector - Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents. Provides a ...way to USB devices, such as digital video cameras. 8 8-in-1 Media Card Reader - NOTE: Before you buy a lock, ensure that it works with DisplayPort. 6 USB connector - Connects to a network or broadband device. 5 DisplayPort connector - CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 15 Connects ...
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...; Change the system configuration information after you add, change a user-selectable option. • View the installed amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed. Information is held down your laptop. 2. NOTE: Keyboard failure may also enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing when prompted. Key functions appear at... possible keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for your computer to work incorrectly. Certain changes can cause your laptop.
...; Change the system configuration information after you add, change a user-selectable option. • View the installed amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed. Information is held down your laptop. 2. NOTE: Keyboard failure may also enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing when prompted. Key functions appear at... possible keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for your computer to work incorrectly. Certain changes can cause your laptop.
Manual
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...see if you are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the exact error message prior to calling Alienware Technical Support to access the Boot Menu. 3. Software Diagnostic Tools Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) The computer runs... PSA: 1. to continue to reboot your computer. Press to the next test, press ; Ensure that the power outlet is working , ensure that all connections are secure. • If any questions that failed, press . • If failures are experiencing... aid in diagnosing and resolving your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
...see if you are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the exact error message prior to calling Alienware Technical Support to access the Boot Menu. 3. Software Diagnostic Tools Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) The computer runs... PSA: 1. to continue to reboot your computer. Press to the next test, press ; Ensure that the power outlet is working , ensure that all connections are secure. • If any questions that failed, press . • If failures are experiencing... aid in diagnosing and resolving your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
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...down and restart the computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart the computer and enter the BIOS setup utility by the drive. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that the mute control is not enabled. • Check the speaker cables to ensure they...and open your computer. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Check the drive configuration to see if the audio CD is properly inserted into the drive with the drive. Answers to Common Problems CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or ...
...down and restart the computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart the computer and enter the BIOS setup utility by the drive. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that the mute control is not enabled. • Check the speaker cables to ensure they...and open your computer. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Check the drive configuration to see if the audio CD is properly inserted into the drive with the drive. Answers to Common Problems CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or ...
Service Manual
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... 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 Door 14 CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE 15 Removing the Hard Drive 17 Replacing the Hard Drive 18 CHAPTER 5: MEMORY MODULE(S 19...
... 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 Door 14 CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE 15 Removing the Hard Drive 17 Replacing the Hard Drive 18 CHAPTER 5: MEMORY MODULE(S 19...
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...Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is on the back of the hard drive. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell or Alienware, you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive...connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables from sources other than Dell or Alienware. CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap ...
...Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is on the back of the hard drive. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell or Alienware, you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive...connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables from sources other than Dell or Alienware. CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap ...
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...the computer). 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 your computer. CHAPTER 21... board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Optical Drive 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 ...
...the computer). 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 your computer. CHAPTER 21... board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Optical Drive 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 ...
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...your laptop. If an error occurs during POST (Power On Self Test), you may result when a key on (or restart) your computer to work incorrectly. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until the System Setup screen appears. NOTE: Keyboard... their functions within the active field. 0112 /0112 CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP Entering System Setup 1. Key functions appear at the bottom of hard drive installed. Overview The System Setup options allow you to: • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware...
...your laptop. If an error occurs during POST (Power On Self Test), you may result when a key on (or restart) your computer to work incorrectly. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until the System Setup screen appears. NOTE: Keyboard... their functions within the active field. 0112 /0112 CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP Entering System Setup 1. Key functions appear at the bottom of hard drive installed. Overview The System Setup options allow you to: • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware...