Dell Alienware 15 R2 Service Manual - Page 3

Contents

Before working inside your computer

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12

Before you begin

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Safety instructions

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12

Recommended tools

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13

After working inside your computer

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14

Removing the base panel

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15

Procedure

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15

Replacing the base panel

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18

Procedure

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18

Removing the memory modules

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19

Prerequisites

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19

Procedure

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19

Replacing the memory modules

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21

Procedure

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21

Post-requisites

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22

Removing the solid-state drives

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23

Prerequisites

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23

Procedure

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Replacing the solid-state drives

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Section	Page
Alienware 15 Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	12
Before you begin	12
Safety instructions	12
Recommended tools	13
After working inside your computer	14
Removing the base panel	15
Procedure	15
Replacing the base panel	18
Procedure	18
Removing the memory modules	19
Prerequisites	19
Procedure	19
Replacing the memory modules	21
Procedure	21
Post-requisites	22
Removing the solid-state drives	23
Prerequisites	23
Procedure	23
Replacing the solid-state drives	25
Procedure	25
Post-requisites	25
Removing the hard drive	26
Prerequisites	26
Procedure	27
Replacing the hard drive	31
Procedure	31
Post-requisites	31
Removing the wireless card	32
Prerequisites	32
Procedure	32
Replacing the wireless card	34
Procedure	34
Post-requisites	35
Removing the palm rest	36
Prerequisites	36
Procedure	36
Replacing the palm rest	43
Procedure	43
Post-requisites	43
Removing the touch pad	44
Prerequisites	44
Procedure	44
Replacing the touch pad	48
Procedure	48
Post-requisites	48
Removing the keyboard	49
Prerequisites	49
Procedure	49
Replacing the keyboard	55
Procedure	55
Post-requisites	55
Removing the power-button board	56
Prerequisites	56
Procedure	56
Replacing the power-button board	59
Procedure	59
Post-requisites	59
Removing the status-light board	60
Prerequisites	60
Procedure	61
Replacing the status-light board	63
Procedure	63
Post-requisites	63
Removing the I/O board	64
Prerequisites	64
Procedure	64
Replacing the I/O board	66
Procedure	66
Post-requisites	66
Removing the speakers	67
Prerequisites	67
Procedure	67
Replacing the speakers	70
Procedure	70
Post-requisites	70
Removing the front AlienFX LED boards	71
Prerequisites	71
Procedure	71
Replacing the front AlienFX LED board	73
Procedure	73
Post-requisites	73
Removing the hinge covers	74
Prerequisites	74
Procedure	74
Replacing the hinge covers	76
Procedure	76
Post-requisites	76
Removing the display assembly	77
Prerequisites	77
Procedure	77
Replacing the display assembly	81
Procedure	81
Post-requisites	81
Removing the display bezel	83
Prerequisites	83
Procedure	83
Replacing the display bezel	87
Procedure	87
Post-requisites	87
Removing the display panel	88
Prerequisites	88
Procedure	88
Replacing the display panel	91
Procedure	91
Post-requisites	91
Removing the display hinges	92
Prerequisites	92
Procedure	92
Replacing the display hinges	94
Procedure	94
Post-requisites	94
Removing the camera	95
Prerequisites	95
Procedure	96
Replacing the camera	98
Procedure	98
Post-requisites	98
Removing the display back-cover	99
Prerequisites	99
Procedure	99
Replacing the display back-cover	102
Procedure	102
Post-requisites	102
Removing the Alienware AlienHead LED board	103
Prerequisites	103
Procedure	103
Replacing the Alienware AlienHead LED board	106
Procedure	106
Post-requisites	106
Removing the display-panel AlienFX LEDs	107
Prerequisites	107
Procedure	108
Replacing the display-panel AlienFX LEDs	110
Procedure	110
Post-requisites	110
Removing the logo board	111
Prerequisites	111
Procedure	111
Replacing the logo board	113
Procedure	113
Post-requisites	113
Removing the system board	114
Prerequisites	114
Procedure	114
Replacing the system board	118
Procedure	118
Post-requisites	119
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program	119
Removing the heat-sink assembly	120
Prerequisites	120
Procedure	120
Replacing the heat-sink assembly	122
Procedure	122
Post-requisites	122
Removing the fans	123
Prerequisites	123
Procedure	123
Replacing the fans	125
Procedure	125
Post-requisites	125
Removing the power-adapter port	126
Prerequisites	126
Procedure	126
Replacing the power-adapter port	128
Procedure	128
Post-requisites	128
Removing the coin-cell battery	129
Prerequisites	129
Procedure	129
Replacing the coin-cell battery	131
Procedure	131
Post-requisites	131
Removing the battery	132
Prerequisites	132
Procedure	132
Replacing the battery	135
Procedure	135
Post-requisites	135
Removing the computer base	136
Prerequisites	136
Procedure	136
Replacing the computer base	138
Procedure	138
Post-requisites	138
BIOS setup program	139
Overview	139
BIOS setup program options	139
Boot sequence	143
Boot options	143
Changing boot sequence for the current boot	144
Changing boot sequence for future boots	144
Flashing the BIOS	146
Getting help and contacting Alienware	147
Self-help resources	147

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