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...Features" on page 18. 32 CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR LAPTOP You can access Alienware Command Center by gently touching the touch control located near the top of the keyboard. Inserting a blank card upside down may damage your laptop is a continuously upgradable control panel. The ... location of the control, see "Computer Base and Keyboard Features" on some blank cards). Alienware Command Center The Alienware® Command Center gives you access to reduce the processor and graphics utilization and thereby reduces the energy consumption and noise level of your computer. Stealth ...
...Features" on page 18. 32 CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR LAPTOP You can access Alienware Command Center by gently touching the touch control located near the top of the keyboard. Inserting a blank card upside down may damage your laptop is a continuously upgradable control panel. The ... location of the control, see "Computer Base and Keyboard Features" on some blank cards). Alienware Command Center The Alienware® Command Center gives you access to reduce the processor and graphics utilization and thereby reduces the energy consumption and noise level of your computer. Stealth ...
Comprehensive Specifications
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Computer Model Alienware M15x Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight with 6-cell battery (starting at) 48.7 mm (1.92 inches) - Processor and System Chipset Processor Intel® Core™ i7 L2 ... COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS Processor and System Chipset Processor address bus width 32 bits Processor data width 64 bits BIOS EPROM 16 Mbit Graphics bus PCIe x16 bus supporting x16 PCIe MXM 3.0 graphics cards PCI bus 32 bits Memory Connectors Capacities Memory types Memory configurations possible two internally-accessible SODIMM sockets 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB...
Computer Model Alienware M15x Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight with 6-cell battery (starting at) 48.7 mm (1.92 inches) - Processor and System Chipset Processor Intel® Core™ i7 L2 ... COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS Processor and System Chipset Processor address bus width 32 bits Processor data width 64 bits BIOS EPROM 16 Mbit Graphics bus PCIe x16 bus supporting x16 PCIe MXM 3.0 graphics cards PCI bus 32 bits Memory Connectors Capacities Memory types Memory configurations possible two internally-accessible SODIMM sockets 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB...
Service Manual
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CHAPTER 11: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S 44 Removing the Half Mini-Card 46 Replacing the Half Mini-Card 47 Removing the Full Mini-Card 48 Replacing the Full Mini-Card 49 CHAPTER 12: PROCESSOR FAN AND HEAT SINK ASSEMBLY 50 Removing the Processor Fan ... CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD FAN 59 Removing the Graphics Card Fan 61 Replacing the Graphics Card Fan 62 CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEAT SINK 63 Removing the Graphics Card Heat Sink 65 Replacing the Graphics Card Heat Sink 66 CONTENTS CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD 67 Removing the Graphics Card 69 Replacing the Graphics Card 70 CHAPTER 17...
CHAPTER 11: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S 44 Removing the Half Mini-Card 46 Replacing the Half Mini-Card 47 Removing the Full Mini-Card 48 Replacing the Full Mini-Card 49 CHAPTER 12: PROCESSOR FAN AND HEAT SINK ASSEMBLY 50 Removing the Processor Fan ... CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD FAN 59 Removing the Graphics Card Fan 61 Replacing the Graphics Card Fan 62 CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEAT SINK 63 Removing the Graphics Card Heat Sink 65 Replacing the Graphics Card Heat Sink 66 CONTENTS CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD 67 Removing the Graphics Card 69 Replacing the Graphics Card 70 CHAPTER 17...
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CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD FAN CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD FAN CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD FAN 059 /059
CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD FAN CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD FAN CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD FAN 059 /059
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...: 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. CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD FAN 060 /060 WARNING: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from... damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
...: 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. CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD FAN 060 /060 WARNING: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from... damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Service Manual
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Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 4. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the graphics card fan to the computer base. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11). 3. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 21). 6. Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 6. 2. CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD FAN 061 /061 Removing the Graphics Card Fan 1.
Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 4. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the graphics card fan to the computer base. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11). 3. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 21). 6. Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 6. 2. CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD FAN 061 /061 Removing the Graphics Card Fan 1.
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...Before You Begin" on page 23). 6. Replace the hard drive (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 18). 7. Place the graphics card fan in damage to the system board connector. 4. Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Compartment Door" on the computer, replace... all screws and ensure that secure the graphics card fan to the computer base. 5. Connect the graphics card fan cable to the computer. 1 graphics card fan 2 graphics card fan cable 062 /062 Tighten the two captive screws that no stray screws remain ...
...Before You Begin" on page 23). 6. Replace the hard drive (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 18). 7. Place the graphics card fan in damage to the system board connector. 4. Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Compartment Door" on the computer, replace... all screws and ensure that secure the graphics card fan to the computer base. 5. Connect the graphics card fan cable to the computer. 1 graphics card fan 2 graphics card fan cable 062 /062 Tighten the two captive screws that no stray screws remain ...
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CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEAT SINK CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEAT SINK CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEAT SINK 063 /063
CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEAT SINK CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEAT SINK CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEAT SINK 063 /063
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...main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEAT SINK 064 /064 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 ...
...main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEAT SINK 064 /064 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 ...
Service Manual
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...(indicated on page 61). 9. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Graphics Card Fan" on the graphics card heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that secure the graphics card heat sink to the graphics card. 10. Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on ... "Removing the Air Vents" on page 42). 8. Slide and lift the graphics card heat sink off the computer base. 2 1 captive screws (4) CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEAT SINK 1 2 graphics card heat sink 065 /065 Removing the Graphics Card Heat Sink 1. Remove the left air-vent (see "Removing the Memory Module...
...(indicated on page 61). 9. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Graphics Card Fan" on the graphics card heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that secure the graphics card heat sink to the graphics card. 10. Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on ... "Removing the Air Vents" on page 42). 8. Slide and lift the graphics card heat sink off the computer base. 2 1 captive screws (4) CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEAT SINK 1 2 graphics card heat sink 065 /065 Removing the Graphics Card Heat Sink 1. Remove the left air-vent (see "Removing the Memory Module...
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... with the screw holes on page 14). 10. CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEAT SINK 066 /066 Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on the graphics card heat sink). 4. Place the graphics card heat sink in sequential order (indicated on page 23). 8. Replacing the Graphics Card Heat Sink 1. Replace the left air-vent (see "Replacing the...
... with the screw holes on page 14). 10. CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEAT SINK 066 /066 Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on the graphics card heat sink). 4. Place the graphics card heat sink in sequential order (indicated on page 23). 8. Replacing the Graphics Card Heat Sink 1. Replace the left air-vent (see "Replacing the...
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CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD 067 /067
CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD 067 /067
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... from the computer. CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD 068 /068 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Graphics Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically...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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. For...
... from the computer. CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD 068 /068 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Graphics Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically...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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. For...
Service Manual
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... the left air-vent (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 30). 7. Remove the graphics card from the system board connector. 1 2 1 screws (2) CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD 2 graphics card 069 /069 Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Graphics Card Fan" on page 21). 6. Remove the graphics card fan (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42). 8. Remove the memory module...
... the left air-vent (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 30). 7. Remove the graphics card from the system board connector. 1 2 1 screws (2) CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD 2 graphics card 069 /069 Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Graphics Card Fan" on page 21). 6. Remove the graphics card fan (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42). 8. Remove the memory module...
Service Manual
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...in "Before You Begin" on page 23). 9. Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD 070 /070 Follow the instructions in damage to the system board. 4. Replace the left air-vent (see "Replacing the Center Control ...Vents" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the graphics card to the computer. Replace the graphics card fan (see "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 11). Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Fan" on page 31). 8. Replace the battery pack (see "...
...in "Before You Begin" on page 23). 9. Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD 070 /070 Follow the instructions in damage to the system board. 4. Replace the left air-vent (see "Replacing the Center Control ...Vents" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the graphics card to the computer. Replace the graphics card fan (see "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 11). Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Fan" on page 31). 8. Replace the battery pack (see "...
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..." on page 21). 6. Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 17). 5. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Graphics Card Fan" on page 11). 3. Remove the graphics card fan (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 61). 7. Removing the Magnesium Cover 1. Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module...
..." on page 21). 6. Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 17). 5. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Graphics Card Fan" on page 11). 3. Remove the graphics card fan (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 61). 7. Removing the Magnesium Cover 1. Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module...
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...on page 35). 9. CHAPTER 18: MAGNESIUM COVER 10. Replace the four screws that were ejected from the ExpressCard slot and the 8-in-1 Media Card Reader. 5. Replace the palm rest (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39). 8. Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing the ... Center Control Cover" on page 62). 12. Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Fan" on page 31). Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 4. Replace the graphics card fan (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18). 14. Replace the compartment door (see...
...on page 35). 9. CHAPTER 18: MAGNESIUM COVER 10. Replace the four screws that were ejected from the ExpressCard slot and the 8-in-1 Media Card Reader. 5. Replace the palm rest (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39). 8. Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing the ... Center Control Cover" on page 62). 12. Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Fan" on page 31). Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 4. Replace the graphics card fan (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18). 14. Replace the compartment door (see...
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...13. Remove the half Mini-Card (see "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 38). 8. Remove the graphics card fan (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 17). 5. Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the Graphics Card Fan" on page 21). 7. Remove the graphics card (see "Removing the Memory ...Module(s)" on page 61). 18. Removing the System Board 1. Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 48). 15. Remove the display assembly ...
...13. Remove the half Mini-Card (see "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 38). 8. Remove the graphics card fan (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 17). 5. Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the Graphics Card Fan" on page 21). 7. Remove the graphics card (see "Removing the Memory ...Module(s)" on page 61). 18. Removing the System Board 1. Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 48). 15. Remove the display assembly ...
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...Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly" on page 66). 7. Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Heat Sink" on page 54). 10. CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD 14. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ... the Keyboard" on page 70). 6. For more information, see "Replacing the Graphics Card" on page 35). 16. Replace the graphics card (see "System Setup Options" on page 43). 15. Turn on the computer. 3. Replace the graphics card fan (see "Replacing the Air Vents" on page 113. 0104 /0104 Replace...
...Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly" on page 66). 7. Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Heat Sink" on page 54). 10. CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD 14. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ... the Keyboard" on page 70). 6. For more information, see "Replacing the Graphics Card" on page 35). 16. Replace the graphics card (see "System Setup Options" on page 43). 15. Turn on the computer. 3. Replace the graphics card fan (see "Replacing the Air Vents" on page 113. 0104 /0104 Replace...