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... HDA Codec Audio Speaker Internal speaker amplifier dual 8-ohms speakers in the Alienware Command Center. For information, see the Mobile Manual Display Type Refresh Rate • 17.0 inch, dual-CCFL, WXGA+ (1440 x 900) • 17.0 inch, dual-CCFL, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) • 17.0 inch, RGBLED, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 60 Hz 6 COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS Media Card...
... HDA Codec Audio Speaker Internal speaker amplifier dual 8-ohms speakers in the Alienware Command Center. For information, see the Mobile Manual Display Type Refresh Rate • 17.0 inch, dual-CCFL, WXGA+ (1440 x 900) • 17.0 inch, dual-CCFL, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) • 17.0 inch, RGBLED, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 60 Hz 6 COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS Media Card...
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... GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 13 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 14 Left View Features 15 Right View Features 16 Display Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Status Lights 19 Touch Controls 19 Power Button 20 Function Keys 21 CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 23...and Cards 25 Using the Optical Drive 25 Using the Integrated Camera 26 Using the Wireless Control 26 Battery Pack 26 Power Management 26 Alienware Command Center 27 Stealth Mode 27 Free Fall Sensor 28 Configuring the BIOS 28 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 33 Before ...
... GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 13 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 14 Left View Features 15 Right View Features 16 Display Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Status Lights 19 Touch Controls 19 Power Button 20 Function Keys 21 CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 23...and Cards 25 Using the Optical Drive 25 Using the Integrated Camera 26 Using the Wireless Control 26 Battery Pack 26 Power Management 26 Alienware Command Center 27 Stealth Mode 27 Free Fall Sensor 28 Configuring the BIOS 28 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 33 Before ...
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Combines with the right digital-array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. Indicates if the camera is on or off. 4 Right digital-array microphone - Combines with the left digital-array microphone to provide high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera activity indicator - CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 17 Built-in camera for video chatting and voice recording. 2 Camera - Display Features 12 34 1 Left digital-array microphone -
Combines with the right digital-array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. Indicates if the camera is on or off. 4 Right digital-array microphone - Combines with the left digital-array microphone to provide high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera activity indicator - CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 17 Built-in camera for video chatting and voice recording. 2 Camera - Display Features 12 34 1 Left digital-array microphone -
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and Canada; Display Type Keyboard (Backlit) Layouts Camera Pixel Battery Type Depth Height Width Weight Voltage • 17.0 inch, dual-CCFL, WXGA+ (1440 x 900) • 17.0 inch, RGBLED, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) U.S. Europe; Japan 2.0 megapixel 9-cell "smart" lithium ion (86 Whr) 52.3 mm (2.06 inches) 41.54 mm (1.63 inches) 292.7 mm (...
and Canada; Display Type Keyboard (Backlit) Layouts Camera Pixel Battery Type Depth Height Width Weight Voltage • 17.0 inch, dual-CCFL, WXGA+ (1440 x 900) • 17.0 inch, RGBLED, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) U.S. Europe; Japan 2.0 megapixel 9-cell "smart" lithium ion (86 Whr) 52.3 mm (2.06 inches) 41.54 mm (1.63 inches) 292.7 mm (...
Service Manual
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... Battery Pack 11 CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 12 Removing the Compartment Door 14 Replacing the Compartment Door 14 CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S 15 Removing the Hard Drive(s 17 Replacing the Hard Drive(s 19 CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN 20 Removing the Processor Thermal Fan 22 Replacing the Processor Thermal Fan 22 CONTENTS CHAPTER...
... Battery Pack 11 CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 12 Removing the Compartment Door 14 Replacing the Compartment Door 14 CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S 15 Removing the Hard Drive(s 17 Replacing the Hard Drive(s 19 CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN 20 Removing the Processor Thermal Fan 22 Replacing the Processor Thermal Fan 22 CONTENTS CHAPTER...
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... 69 Replacing the Optical Drive 71 CONTENTS CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S 72 Removing the Mini-Card(s 74 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 76 CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 77 Removing the Processor Heat Sink 79 Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 80 CHAPTER 18: PROCESSOR 81 Removing the Processor 83 Replacing...
... 69 Replacing the Optical Drive 71 CONTENTS CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S 72 Removing the Mini-Card(s 74 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 76 CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 77 Removing the Processor Heat Sink 79 Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 80 CHAPTER 18: PROCESSOR 81 Removing the Processor 83 Replacing...
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.../regulatory_compliance. Processor 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 as a connector on your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that ... strap or by your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 078 /078
.../regulatory_compliance. Processor 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 as a connector on your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that ... strap or by your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 078 /078
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... 11). 3. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 14). 4. Lift the processor heat sink off the system board. 2 1 1 captive screws (6) CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 2 processor heat sink 079 /079 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 38). 6. Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the...
... 11). 3. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 14). 4. Lift the processor heat sink off the system board. 2 1 1 captive screws (6) CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 2 processor heat sink 079 /079 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 38). 6. Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the...
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... and right brackets (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35). 10. Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on page 39). 9. CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 080 /080 Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 44). 8. Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the...
... and right brackets (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35). 10. Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on page 39). 9. CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 080 /080 Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 44). 8. Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the...
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The graphics card on the left is the primary graphics card and the graphics card on the right is the secondary graphics card. In a single graphics configuration, your computer will only have a primary graphics card. CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) CHAPTER 17: GRAPHICS CARD(S) CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) Your computer may have a primary graphics card, a secondary graphics card, and a graphics cable connecting the primary and secondary graphics cards. 085 /085 In a dual graphics configuration, your computer will have a single graphics or dual graphics configuration.
The graphics card on the left is the primary graphics card and the graphics card on the right is the secondary graphics card. In a single graphics configuration, your computer will only have a primary graphics card. CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) CHAPTER 17: GRAPHICS CARD(S) CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) Your computer may have a primary graphics card, a secondary graphics card, and a graphics cable connecting the primary and secondary graphics cards. 085 /085 In a dual graphics configuration, your computer will have a single graphics or dual graphics configuration.
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...the consumer IR cable from the system board connector. 24. Disconnect the left and right brackets (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 79). 17. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Brackets" on page 22). 6. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page... 14). 4. Remove the hard drive(s) (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 17). 5. Remove the magnesium cover (see "Removing the Processor Thermal Fan" on page 47). 12. Disconnect the graphics card fan(s) cable from the ...
...the consumer IR cable from the system board connector. 24. Disconnect the left and right brackets (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 79). 17. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Brackets" on page 22). 6. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page... 14). 4. Remove the hard drive(s) (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 17). 5. Remove the magnesium cover (see "Removing the Processor Thermal Fan" on page 47). 12. Disconnect the graphics card fan(s) cable from the ...
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... Input/Output Board" on page 84). 10. Replace the input/output board (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Blank" on page 11). CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD 17. Replace the processor (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Fan(s)" on the computer. Replace the left speaker light cable to the system board connector (see "Replacing...
... Input/Output Board" on page 84). 10. Replace the input/output board (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Blank" on page 11). CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD 17. Replace the processor (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Fan(s)" on the computer. Replace the left speaker light cable to the system board connector (see "Replacing...
