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... DEVICES 25 Connecting External Displays 26 Connecting Printers 28 Connecting USB Devices 29 Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices 29 CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR LAPTOP 31 Alienware Command Center 32 Stealth Mode 32 Using Removable Media and Cards 32 Using the Optical Drive 33 Using the Integrated Camera 33 Using the Wireless... Control 33 Configuring the BIOS 34 CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS . . . . . 41 Before You Begin 42 Replacing the Battery Pack 44 Upgrading or Replacing Memory 45 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive 47 CONTENTS 3
... DEVICES 25 Connecting External Displays 26 Connecting Printers 28 Connecting USB Devices 29 Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices 29 CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR LAPTOP 31 Alienware Command Center 32 Stealth Mode 32 Using Removable Media and Cards 32 Using the Optical Drive 33 Using the Integrated Camera 33 Using the Wireless... Control 33 Configuring the BIOS 34 CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS . . . . . 41 Before You Begin 42 Replacing the Battery Pack 44 Upgrading or Replacing Memory 45 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive 47 CONTENTS 3
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...a blank card upside down may damage your laptop is on the top (indicated by an arrow mark on some blank cards). Alienware Command Center The Alienware® Command Center gives you access to confirm your selection. The control will illuminate to build a library of the keyboard.... Features" on page 18. When inserting a blank card, ensure that shipped with your laptop. Stealth Mode Stealth mode is a continuously upgradable control panel. For the exact location of your computer. Stealth mode helps you to reduce the processor and graphics utilization and thereby reduces ...
...a blank card upside down may damage your laptop is on the top (indicated by an arrow mark on some blank cards). Alienware Command Center The Alienware® Command Center gives you access to confirm your selection. The control will illuminate to build a library of the keyboard.... Features" on page 18. When inserting a blank card, ensure that shipped with your laptop. Stealth Mode Stealth mode is a continuously upgradable control panel. For the exact location of your computer. Stealth mode helps you to reduce the processor and graphics utilization and thereby reduces ...
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... for installation instructions of all serviceable components. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 41 You can purchase components for your computer at the Dell™ Support website, support.dell.com/manuals for increasing the processing power and storage space, by upgrading equipment. NOTE: See the Service Manual at www.dell.com or www.alienware.com.
... for installation instructions of all serviceable components. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 41 You can purchase components for your computer at the Dell™ Support website, support.dell.com/manuals for increasing the processing power and storage space, by upgrading equipment. NOTE: See the Service Manual at www.dell.com or www.alienware.com.
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The industry standard JEDEC PC3-8500/PC3-10600 (DDR3) SODIMM memory module connectors are available for memory upgrade. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Memory connector #1 1 GB 2 GB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Memory connector #2 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 4 GB Total Memory 2 GB 3 GB 3 GB ... REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 45 Loosen the two screws and remove the compartment door. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 42. 2. Upgrading or Replacing Memory Your laptop is equipped with a configurable memory unit. 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. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Memory connector #1 1 GB 2 GB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Memory connector #2 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 4 GB Total Memory 2 GB 3 GB 3 GB ... REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 45 Loosen the two screws and remove the compartment door. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 42. 2. Upgrading or Replacing Memory Your laptop is equipped with a configurable memory unit. The table below illustrates all the possible ways system memory can be configured.
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Loosen the two screws and remove the compartment door. 3. Lift the hard drive out. 1 2 21 1 screws (2) 2 compartment door 1 hard drive 2 captive screws (4) CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 47 Loosen the four captive screws on page 42. 2. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the hard drive. 4. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Your laptop is equipped with one hard drive socket.
Loosen the two screws and remove the compartment door. 3. Lift the hard drive out. 1 2 21 1 screws (2) 2 compartment door 1 hard drive 2 captive screws (4) CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 47 Loosen the four captive screws on page 42. 2. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the hard drive. 4. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Your laptop is equipped with one hard drive socket.
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... screen. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on A hot hard drive may require an upgrade) to run successfully, the error condition is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Check the software documentation or...
... screen. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on A hot hard drive may require an upgrade) to run successfully, the error condition is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Check the software documentation or...
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...button to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 57 Check the battery: If you require assistance, contact Alienware Technical Support (for correct seating and orientation. If you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. Memory Memory... errors detected on startup • Check memory modules for more information, see "Upgrading or Replacing Memory" on page 45). • Computers using a battery to power your computer. Reseat the memory modules if applicable (see...
...button to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 57 Check the battery: If you require assistance, contact Alienware Technical Support (for correct seating and orientation. If you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. Memory Memory... errors detected on startup • Check memory modules for more information, see "Upgrading or Replacing Memory" on page 45). • Computers using a battery to power your computer. Reseat the memory modules if applicable (see...
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APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION • BACKUP ANY DATA YOU HAVE BEFORE INITIATING A SYSTEM RECOVERY OR SENDING YOUR COMPUTER IN FOR REPAIR OR UPGRADES. • RETAIN ALL BOXES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SHIPPED TO YOU IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN ANY MERCHANDISE. 74 APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION • BACKUP ANY DATA YOU HAVE BEFORE INITIATING A SYSTEM RECOVERY OR SENDING YOUR COMPUTER IN FOR REPAIR OR UPGRADES. • RETAIN ALL BOXES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SHIPPED TO YOU IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN ANY MERCHANDISE. 74 APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION