Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 6

35 Removing the top fan

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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36 Replacing the top fan

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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37 Removing the logo board

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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38 Replacing the logo board

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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39 Removing the solid-state drive

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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40 Replacing the solid-state drive

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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41 Removing the PCI fan

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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42 Replacing the PCI fan

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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43 Removing the front-bezel heat sensor cable

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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44 Replacing the front-bezel heat-sensor cable

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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45 Removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly

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Procedure

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46 Replacing the processor liquid-cooling assembly

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Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 6

Removing the front-bezel heat sensor cable, Replacing the PCI fan

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Section	Page
Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	10
Before you begin	10
Safety instructions	10
Recommended tools	10
Screw list	11
After working inside your computer	13
Technical overview	14
Inside view of your computer	14
Right view	14
Left view	15
System-board components	16
I/O-board components	17
Lifting the computer	18
Procedure	18
Removing the stability foot	19
Procedure	19
Replacing the stability foot	21
Procedure	21
Removing the side panels	22
Procedure	22
Replacing the side panels	23
Procedure	23
Removing the battery	24
Prerequisites	24
Procedure	24
Replacing the battery	25
Procedure	25
Post-requisites	25
Removing the battery case	26
Prerequisites	26
Procedure	26
Replacing the battery case	27
Procedure	27
Post-requisites	27
Removing the hard drive	28
Prerequisites	28
Procedure	28
Replacing the hard drive	30
Procedure	30
Post-requisites	30
Removing the U.2 fan	31
Prerequisites	31
Procedure	31
Replacing the U.2 fan	32
Procedure	32
Post-requisites	32
Removing the right AlienFX side-panel connector	33
Prerequisites	33
Procedure	33
Replacing the right AlienFX side-panel connector	34
Procedure	34
Post-requisites	34
Removing the left AlienFX side-panel connector	35
Prerequisites	35
Procedure	35
Replacing the left AlienFX side-panel connector	37
Procedure	37
Post-requisites	37
Removing the I/O board	38
Prerequisites	38
Procedure	38
Replacing the I/O board	39
Post-requisites	39
Removing the drive-bay heat sensor cable	40
Prerequisites	40
Procedure	40
Replacing the drive-bay heat sensor cable	42
Procedure	42
Post-requisites	42
Removing the memory modules	43
Prerequisites	43
Procedure	43
Replacing the memory modules	44
Procedure	44
Post-requisites	44
Removing the graphics card	45
Prerequisites	45
Procedure	45
Replacing the graphics card	47
Procedure	47
Post-requisites	48
Removing multiple graphics cards	49
Prerequisites	49
Procedure to remove two graphics card	49
Procedure to remove three graphics card	50
Replacing multiple graphics cards	53
Procedure to replace three graphics card	53
Procedure to replace two graphics card	54
Post-requisites	56
Removing the wireless card	57
Prerequisites	57
Procedure	57
Replacing the wireless card	58
Procedure	58
Post-requisites	58
Removing the coin-cell battery	59
Prerequisites	59
Procedure	59
Replacing the coin-cell battery	60
Procedure	60
Post-requisites	60
Removing the top fan	61
Prerequisites	61
Procedure	61
Replacing the top fan	62
Procedure	62
Post-requisites	62
Removing the logo board	63
Prerequisites	63
Procedure	63
Replacing the logo board	65
Procedure	65
Post-requisites	65
Removing the solid-state drive	66
Prerequisites	66
Procedure	66
Replacing the solid-state drive	67
Procedure	67
Post-requisites	67
Removing the PCI fan	68
Prerequisites	68
Procedure	68
Replacing the PCI fan	69
Procedure	69
Post-requisites	69
Removing the front-bezel heat sensor cable	70
Prerequisites	70
Procedure	70
Replacing the front-bezel heat-sensor cable	71
Procedure	71
Post-requisites	71
Removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly	72
Prerequisites	72
Procedure	72
Replacing the processor liquid-cooling assembly	74
Procedure	74
Post-requisites	74
Removing the processor	75
Prerequisites	75
Procedure	75
Replacing the processor	76
Procedure	76
Post-requisites	76
Removing the power-supply unit	77
Prerequisites	77
Procedure	77
Replacing the power-supply unit	79
Procedure	79
Post-requisites	79
Removing the system board	80
Prerequisites	80
Procedure	80
Replacing the system board	82
Procedure	82
Post-requisites	82
Removing the handle bars	83
Prerequisites	83
Procedure	83
Replacing the handle bars	87
Procedure	87
Post-requisites	87
Removing the front bezel	88
Prerequisites	88
Procedure	88
Replacing the front bezel	90
Procedure	90
Post-requisites	90
Removing the rear bezel	91
Prerequisites	91
Procedure	91
Replacing the rear bezel	94
Procedure	94
Post-requisites	94
Removing the base panel	95
Prerequisites	95
Procedure	95
Replacing the base panel	98
Procedure	98
Post-requisites	98
Removing the top tron-lighting cable	99
Prerequisites	99
Procedure	99
Replacing the top tron-lighting cable	101
Procedure	101
Post-requisites	101
Removing the bottom tron-lighting cable	102
Prerequisites	102
Procedure	102
Replacing the bottom tron-lighting cable	104
Procedure	104
Post-requisites	104
Removing the antenna cables	105
Prerequisites	105
Procedure	105
Replacing the antenna cables	108
Procedure	108
Post-requisites	108
Downloading drivers	109
Downloading the audio driver	109
Downloading the graphics driver	109
Downloading the USB driver	110
Downloading the chipset driver	110
Downloading the network driver	111
BIOS setup program	112
Boot Sequence	112
Navigation keys	112
BIOS overview	112
Entering BIOS setup program	112
System setup options	113
System and setup password	116
Assigning a system password and setup password	116
Deleting or changing an existing system and or setup password	117
Clearing CMOS Settings	117
Clearing Forgotten Passwords	118
Troubleshooting	119
Flashing the BIOS	119
Flashing BIOS (USB key)	119
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics	119
Running the ePSA diagnostics	119
Diagnostics	120
Wi-Fi power cycle	120