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...Connected Devices. . . . 9 Safety Instructions 9 Recommended Tools 10 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 11 3 Removing the Battery Pack 12 Procedure 12 4 Replacing the Battery Pack 13 Procedure 13 Postrequsites 13 5 Removing the Compartment Door. . . . 14 Prerequsites 14 Procedure 14 6 Replacing ...the Compartment Door . . . . 15 Procedure 15 Postrequsites 15 7 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 16 Prerequsites 16 Procedure 16 8 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 17 Procedure 17 Postrequsites 17 9 Removing the Hard Drive(s 18 Prerequsites 18 Procedure 18 Contents | 3
...Connected Devices. . . . 9 Safety Instructions 9 Recommended Tools 10 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 11 3 Removing the Battery Pack 12 Procedure 12 4 Replacing the Battery Pack 13 Procedure 13 Postrequsites 13 5 Removing the Compartment Door. . . . 14 Prerequsites 14 Procedure 14 6 Replacing ...the Compartment Door . . . . 15 Procedure 15 Postrequsites 15 7 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 16 Prerequsites 16 Procedure 16 8 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 17 Procedure 17 Postrequsites 17 9 Removing the Hard Drive(s 18 Prerequsites 18 Procedure 18 Contents | 3
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. The battery pack pops up. 2 Remove the battery pack. 2 1 1 battery pack 2 battery latch 12 | Removing the Battery Pack Procedure 1 Slide the battery latch to the unlock position as shown. 3 Removing the Battery Pack WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. The battery pack pops up. 2 Remove the battery pack. 2 1 1 battery pack 2 battery latch 12 | Removing the Battery Pack Procedure 1 Slide the battery latch to the unlock position as shown. 3 Removing the Battery Pack WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
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...battery designed for this particular Alienware computer. Postrequsites Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Replacing the Battery Pack | 13 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Align the tabs on the battery... with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the slots on page 11. 4 Replacing the Battery Pack WARNING: Before working inside your ...
...battery designed for this particular Alienware computer. Postrequsites Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Replacing the Battery Pack | 13 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Align the tabs on the battery... with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the slots on page 11. 4 Replacing the Battery Pack WARNING: Before working inside your ...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequsites Remove the battery pack. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 12. 5 Removing the Compartment Door ... to the computer base. 2 Slide and lift the compartment door away from the computer. 2 1 1 compartment door 2 screws (2) 14 | Removing the Compartment Door See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequsites Remove the battery pack. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 12. 5 Removing the Compartment Door ... to the computer base. 2 Slide and lift the compartment door away from the computer. 2 1 1 compartment door 2 screws (2) 14 | Removing the Compartment Door See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 9.
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the compartment door with the slots on the computer base and slide the compartment door into place. 2... the two screws that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Postrequsites 1 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. Replacing the Compartment Door | 15 6 Replacing the ...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the compartment door with the slots on the computer base and slide the compartment door into place. 2... the two screws that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Postrequsites 1 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. Replacing the Compartment Door | 15 6 Replacing the ...
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... the system board. 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery 16 | Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Prerequsites 1 Remove the battery pack. 7 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that... shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 12. 2 Remove the compartment door. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell...
... the system board. 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery 16 | Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Prerequsites 1 Remove the battery pack. 7 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that... shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 12. 2 Remove the compartment door. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell...
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... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery | 17 Postrequsites 1 Replace the compartment door. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 15. 2 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 3 Follow the... instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 8 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps ...
... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery | 17 Postrequsites 1 Replace the compartment door. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 15. 2 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 3 Follow the... instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 8 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps ...
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...assembly to the computer base. 2 Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly to the system board, remove the main battery. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to disconnect it from the computer when the drive is On or in "Before You Begin"...: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Prerequsites 1 Remove the battery pack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screws that shipped with your computer . See "Removing the...
...assembly to the computer base. 2 Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly to the system board, remove the main battery. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to disconnect it from the computer when the drive is On or in "Before You Begin"...: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Prerequsites 1 Remove the battery pack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screws that shipped with your computer . See "Removing the...
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... drive from its packaging. Procedure 1 Remove the new drive from a source other than Dell or Alienware, you need to the computer base. NOTE: If you are extremely fragile. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bracket. 4 ... that shipped with your computer, as needed . Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Postrequsites 1 Replace the compartment door. NOTE: Dell or Alienware does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Replacing the ...
... drive from its packaging. Procedure 1 Remove the new drive from a source other than Dell or Alienware, you need to the computer base. NOTE: If you are extremely fragile. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bracket. 4 ... that shipped with your computer, as needed . Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Postrequsites 1 Replace the compartment door. NOTE: Dell or Alienware does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Replacing the ...
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... 2 by removing the memory-module cover on page 12. 2 Remove the compartment door. c Remove the screws that shipped with your computer. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on top of your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 14. See "Removing the Center Control Cover" on page...-module(s) from connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4: a Remove the center control cover. You can access connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4 by removing the compartment door at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer supports up to four memory module connectors. Prerequsites 1 Remove the...
... 2 by removing the memory-module cover on page 12. 2 Remove the compartment door. c Remove the screws that shipped with your computer. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on top of your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 14. See "Removing the Center Control Cover" on page...-module(s) from connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4: a Remove the center control cover. You can access connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4 by removing the compartment door at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer supports up to four memory module connectors. Prerequsites 1 Remove the...
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..." on page 11. d Replace the center control cover. Postrequsites 1 Replace the compartment door. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. 2 Replace the battery pack. 3 2 1 1 memory-module connector 3 notch 2 tab 3 If you have replaced memory module(s) in connectors DIMM 1 and...
..." on page 11. d Replace the center control cover. Postrequsites 1 Replace the compartment door. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. 2 Replace the battery pack. 3 2 1 1 memory-module connector 3 notch 2 tab 3 If you have replaced memory module(s) in connectors DIMM 1 and...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 12. 2 Remove the compartment door. Prerequsites 1 Remove the battery pack. 13 Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "Before... that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 14. 26 | Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 12. 2 Remove the compartment door. Prerequsites 1 Remove the battery pack. 13 Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "Before... that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 14. 26 | Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan
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... Inside Your Computer" on page 11. 28 | Replacing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 15. 2 Replace the battery pack. Postrequsites 1 Replace the compartment door. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage...
... Inside Your Computer" on page 11. 28 | Replacing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 15. 2 Replace the battery pack. Postrequsites 1 Replace the compartment door. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage...
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...Compartment Door" on page 12. 2 Remove the compartment door. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The processor heat-sink may be very hot during normal operation. Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan | 29 Prerequsites... 1 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 14. 15 Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the ...
...Compartment Door" on page 12. 2 Remove the compartment door. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The processor heat-sink may be very hot during normal operation. Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan | 29 Prerequsites... 1 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 14. 15 Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the ...
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...to the chassis. 3 Connect the processor heat-sink fan cable to the connector on page 15. 2 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on the system board. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. 16 Replacing the...follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan | 31 Postrequsites 1 Replace the compartment door.
...to the chassis. 3 Connect the processor heat-sink fan cable to the connector on page 15. 2 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on the system board. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. 16 Replacing the...follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan | 31 Postrequsites 1 Replace the compartment door.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 14. 3 Remove the graphics-card heat sink fan. Ensure that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" ... Graphics-Card Assembly See "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 12. 2 Remove the compartment door. Prerequsites 1 Remove the battery pack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The graphics-card assembly may be very hot during normal operation. See "Removing the Graphics-Card...
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 14. 3 Remove the graphics-card heat sink fan. Ensure that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" ... Graphics-Card Assembly See "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 12. 2 Remove the compartment door. Prerequsites 1 Remove the battery pack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The graphics-card assembly may be very hot during normal operation. See "Removing the Graphics-Card...
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See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 4 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a ... safety information that secure the graphics-card assembly to the system board. See "Replacing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan" on page 15. 3 Replace the battery pack. Postrequsites 1 Replace the graphics-card heat sink fan. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 28. 2 Replace the compartment door. Procedure 1 Insert the graphics...
See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 4 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a ... safety information that secure the graphics-card assembly to the system board. See "Replacing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan" on page 15. 3 Replace the battery pack. Postrequsites 1 Replace the graphics-card heat sink fan. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 28. 2 Replace the compartment door. Procedure 1 Insert the graphics...
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... heat-sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat-sink. Prerequsites 1 Remove the battery pack. 19 Removing the Processor HeatSink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps... Processor Heat-Sink Fan" on page 14. 3 Remove the processor heat-sink fan. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
... heat-sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat-sink. Prerequsites 1 Remove the battery pack. 19 Removing the Processor HeatSink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps... Processor Heat-Sink Fan" on page 14. 3 Remove the processor heat-sink fan. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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... the safety information that thermal conductivity is reinstalled. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. 3 Replace the battery pack. If the processor heat-sink is replaced, use the thermal grease...screws in sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: The original thermal grease can damage the processor. See "Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan" on page ...
... the safety information that thermal conductivity is reinstalled. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. 3 Replace the battery pack. If the processor heat-sink is replaced, use the thermal grease...screws in sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: The original thermal grease can damage the processor. See "Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan" on page ...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver so that shipped with your skin can reduce the heat transfer ...computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, lift the module straight up. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 14. 3 Remove the processor heat-sink fan. Prerequsites CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver so that shipped with your skin can reduce the heat transfer ...computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, lift the module straight up. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 14. 3 Remove the processor heat-sink fan. Prerequsites CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor...