Mobile Manual
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Hold a card by its pins. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the cable itself. CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its edges. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with...to ensure your own personal safety. Some cables have connectors with care. For additional safety best practices information, 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. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING ...
Hold a card by its pins. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the cable itself. CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its edges. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with...to ensure your own personal safety. Some cables have connectors with care. For additional safety best practices information, 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. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING ...
Mobile Manual
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...the devices connected to an earlier operating state. 100 AlienRespawn Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. When the Alienware logo appears, press several times to backup and restore your computer, while preserving the data files. then, shut down your computer before ... long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. AlienRespawn allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Use AlienRespawn only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system ...
...the devices connected to an earlier operating state. 100 AlienRespawn Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. When the Alienware logo appears, press several times to backup and restore your computer, while preserving the data files. then, shut down your computer before ... long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. AlienRespawn allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Use AlienRespawn only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system ...
Service Manual (English Only)
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..., before you connect a cable, ensure that the work surface is not covered by your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network...the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer. 10 Before You Begin Some cables have connectors with care...
..., before you connect a cable, ensure that the work surface is not covered by your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network...the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer. 10 Before You Begin Some cables have connectors with care...
Service Manual (English Only)
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...with your computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Alienware computers. The battery pack pops up. 4 Remove the battery pack. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Removing the Battery Pack 1 Follow the instructions in...safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 2 Battery Pack 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 ...
...with your computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Alienware computers. The battery pack pops up. 4 Remove the battery pack. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Removing the Battery Pack 1 Follow the instructions in...safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 2 Battery Pack 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 ...
Service Manual (English Only)
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13) before working inside the computer. Compartment..., see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 13). 3 Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 9. 2 Remove the... battery pack (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. 4 Slide and lift the compartment door away ...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13) before working inside the computer. Compartment..., see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 13). 3 Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 9. 2 Remove the... battery pack (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. 4 Slide and lift the compartment door away ...
Service Manual (English Only)
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 ... plastic scribe to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ...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...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 ... plastic scribe to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ...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...
Service Manual (English Only)
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.... Some cables have connectors with your computer. NOTE: Dell or Alienware does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell or Alienware, you need to servicing that is not authorized by periodically... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13) before you are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to avoid bending any connector pins. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...
.... Some cables have connectors with your computer. NOTE: Dell or Alienware does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell or Alienware, you need to servicing that is not authorized by periodically... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13) before you are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to avoid bending any connector pins. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...
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Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. See the "Specifications" section in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the ... You can access connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4 by your warranty. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell or Alienware are covered under your computer memory by removing the compartment door at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You can increase your computer warranty. You can access connectors DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 ...
Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. See the "Specifications" section in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the ... You can access connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4 by your warranty. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell or Alienware are covered under your computer memory by removing the compartment door at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You can increase your computer warranty. You can access connectors DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 ...
Service Manual (English Only)
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... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Ensure that it . CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the... your computer. Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan 31 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The graphics-card assembly may be very hot during normal operation. 7 Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan WARNING...
... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Ensure that it . CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the... your computer. Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan 31 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The graphics-card assembly may be very hot during normal operation. 7 Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan WARNING...
Service Manual (English Only)
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...touch it from the connector on page 31). 5 Remove the two screws that shipped with your computer. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. 8 Graphics-Card Assembly WARNING: Before ...the system board. 6 Lift and slide the graphics-card assembly out to disconnect it . CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Graphics-Card Assembly 35 WARNING: The graphics-card assembly may be very hot during normal operation. For additional safety best ...
...touch it from the connector on page 31). 5 Remove the two screws that shipped with your computer. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. 8 Graphics-Card Assembly WARNING: Before ...the system board. 6 Lift and slide the graphics-card assembly out to disconnect it . CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Graphics-Card Assembly 35 WARNING: The graphics-card assembly may be very hot during normal operation. For additional safety best ...
Service Manual (English Only)
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 5 Loosen the three captive screws that..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13) before ... help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The processor heat sink may be very hot during normal operation. Removing the Processor Heat...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 5 Loosen the three captive screws that..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13) before ... help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The processor heat sink may be very hot during normal operation. Removing the Processor Heat...
Service Manual (English Only)
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13) before working inside the computer. WARNING: If you remove the processor heat-sink from the computer when the heat sink is not ... working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the processor heat-sink to the system board. 6 Lift the processor heat-sink at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer base.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13) before working inside the computer. WARNING: If you remove the processor heat-sink from the computer when the heat sink is not ... working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the processor heat-sink to the system board. 6 Lift the processor heat-sink at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer base.
Service Manual (English Only)
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... the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it is not covered by Dell is perpendicular 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 the processor module when... turning the cam screw. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13) before working inside the computer. CAUTION:...
... the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it is not covered by Dell is perpendicular 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 the processor module when... turning the cam screw. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13) before working inside the computer. CAUTION:...
Service Manual (English Only)
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15). 4 Remove the five screws that shipped with...prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 12 Center Control Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that... secure the center control cover to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery ...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15). 4 Remove the five screws that shipped with...prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 12 Center Control Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that... secure the center control cover to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery ...
Service Manual (English Only)
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 49). 5 Remove the five screws that shipped with your warranty. CAUTION: The keycaps on the palm rest assembly. Be careful when removing and ... the center control cover (see "Removing the Center Control Cover" on your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 49). 5 Remove the five screws that shipped with your warranty. CAUTION: The keycaps on the palm rest assembly. Be careful when removing and ... the center control cover (see "Removing the Center Control Cover" on your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the...
Service Manual (English Only)
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...the center control cover (see "Removing the Center Control Cover" on page 55). 6 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell or Alienware. Your computer supports one half Mini-Card slot for Mini-Cards from the Mini-Card. Wireless Mini-Card 59 CAUTION: To avoid... may or may not have a Mini-Card installed. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13) before working inside the computer. NOTE: Dell or Alienware does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for WLAN. 14 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside ...
...the center control cover (see "Removing the Center Control Cover" on page 55). 6 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell or Alienware. Your computer supports one half Mini-Card slot for Mini-Cards from the Mini-Card. Wireless Mini-Card 59 CAUTION: To avoid... may or may not have a Mini-Card installed. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13) before working inside the computer. NOTE: Dell or Alienware does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for WLAN. 14 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside ...
Service Manual (English Only)
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage ... computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell is already installed. WirelessHD Card (Optional) 63 Damage due to servicing that secures the wirelessHD card to... the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 15 WirelessHD Card (Optional) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage ... computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell is already installed. WirelessHD Card (Optional) 63 Damage due to servicing that secures the wirelessHD card to... the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 15 WirelessHD Card (Optional) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
Service Manual (English Only)
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...Disconnect the power button board cable from the connector on the system board. 7 Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices ...Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or...
...Disconnect the power button board cable from the connector on the system board. 7 Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices ...Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or...
Service Manual (English Only)
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... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Display Assembly 71 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, ...the system board. 17 Display Assembly 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). Removing the Display Assembly ...
... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Display Assembly 71 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, ...the system board. 17 Display Assembly 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). Removing the Display Assembly ...
Service Manual (English Only)
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... to servicing that secure the status light board to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Status Light Board 75 Removing the Status Light Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2... computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the palm rest assembly. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. 18 Status Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
... to servicing that secure the status light board to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Status Light Board 75 Removing the Status Light Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2... computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the palm rest assembly. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. 18 Status Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.