Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R7 Service Manual - Page 5

Removing the I/O board

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the I/O board

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Post-requisites

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Removing the drive-bay heat sensor cable

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the drive-bay heat sensor cable

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Procedure

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Removing the memory modules

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the memory modules

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Removing the graphics card

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the graphics card

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Procedure

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Removing multiple graphics cards

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing multiple graphics cards

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Procedure

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Removing the wireless card

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the wireless card

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Procedure

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Section	Page
Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R7 Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	10
Before you begin	10
After working inside your computer	11
Safety instructions	12
Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection	12
ESD field service kit	13
Components of an ESD field service kit	13
ESD protection summary	13
Transporting sensitive components	14
Lifting equipment	14
Recommended tools	15
Screw list	16
Technical overview	19
Inside view of your computer	19
Right view	19
Left view	20
System-board components	21
I/O-board components	22
Lifting the computer	23
Procedure	23
Removing the stability foot	24
Procedure	24
Replacing the stability foot	26
Procedure	26
Removing the side panels	28
Procedure	28
Replacing the side panels	29
Procedure	29
Removing the battery	30
Prerequisites	30
Procedure	30
Replacing the battery	31
Procedure	31
Post-requisites	31
Removing the battery case	32
Prerequisites	32
Procedure	32
Replacing the battery case	33
Procedure	33
Post-requisites	33
Removing the hard drive	34
Prerequisites	34
Procedure	34
Replacing the hard drive	36
Procedure	36
Post-requisites	37
Removing the U.2 solid-state drive	38
Prerequisites	38
Procedure	38
Replacing the U.2 solid-state drive	40
Procedure	40
Post-requisites	41
Removing the right AlienFX side-panel connector	42
Prerequisites	42
Procedure	42
Replacing the right AlienFX side-panel connector	44
Procedure	44
Post-requisites	45
Removing the left AlienFX side-panel connector	46
Prerequisites	46
Procedure	46
Replacing the left AlienFX side-panel connector	48
Procedure	48
Post-requisites	49
Removing the I/O board	50
Prerequisites	50
Procedure	50
Replacing the I/O board	51
Post-requisites	51
Removing the drive-bay heat sensor cable	52
Prerequisites	52
Procedure	52
Replacing the drive-bay heat sensor cable	54
Procedure	54
Post-requisites	55
Removing the memory modules	56
Prerequisites	56
Procedure	56
Replacing the memory modules	57
Procedure	57
Post-requisites	57
Removing the graphics card	58
Prerequisites	58
Procedure	58
Replacing the graphics card	60
Procedure	60
Post-requisites	61
Removing multiple graphics cards	62
Prerequisites	62
Procedure	62
Replacing multiple graphics cards	64
Procedure	64
Post-requisites	65
Removing the wireless card	66
Prerequisites	66
Procedure	66
Replacing the wireless card	67
Procedure	67
Post-requisites	67
Removing the coin-cell battery	68
Prerequisites	68
Procedure	68
Replacing the coin-cell battery	69
Procedure	69
Post-requisites	69
Removing the top fan	70
Prerequisites	70
Procedure	70
Replacing the top fan	71
Procedure	71
Post-requisites	71
Removing the logo board	72
Prerequisites	72
Procedure	72
Replacing the logo board	74
Procedure	74
Post-requisites	75
Removing the solid-state drive	76
Prerequisites	76
Procedure	76
Replacing the solid-state drive	77
Procedure	77
Post-requisites	77
Removing the PCI fan	78
Prerequisites	78
Procedure	78
Replacing the PCI fan	79
Procedure	79
Post-requisites	79
Removing the front-bezel heat sensor cable	80
Prerequisites	80
Procedure	80
Replacing the front-bezel heat-sensor cable	82
Procedure	82
Post-requisites	83
Removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly	84
Prerequisites	84
Procedure	84
Replacing the processor liquid-cooling assembly	86
Procedure	86
Post-requisites	87
Removing the processor	88
Prerequisites	88
Procedure	88
Replacing the processor	90
Procedure	90
Post-requisites	91
Removing the power-supply unit	92
Prerequisites	92
Procedure	92
Replacing the power-supply unit	94
Procedure	94
Post-requisites	95
Removing the system board	96
Prerequisites	96
Procedure	96
Replacing the system board	98
Procedure	98
Post-requisites	98
Removing the handle bars	100
Prerequisites	100
Procedure	100
Replacing the handle bars	104
Procedure	104
Post-requisites	106
Removing the front bezel	108
Prerequisites	108
Procedure	108
Replacing the front bezel	110
Procedure	110
Post-requisites	111
Removing the rear bezel	112
Prerequisites	112
Procedure	112
Replacing the rear bezel	115
Procedure	115
Post-requisites	115
Removing the base panel	116
Prerequisites	116
Procedure	116
Replacing the base panel	120
Procedure	120
Post-requisites	120
Removing the top tron-lighting cable	121
Prerequisites	121
Procedure	121
Replacing the top tron-lighting cable	123
Procedure	123
Post-requisites	123
Removing the bottom tron-lighting cable	124
Prerequisites	124
Procedure	124
Replacing the bottom tron-lighting cable	126
Procedure	126
Post-requisites	126
Removing the antenna cables	127
Prerequisites	127
Procedure	127
Replacing the antenna cables	130
Procedure	130
Post-requisites	130
Device drivers	131
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility	131
Video drivers	131
Intel Serial IO driver	131
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Interface	131
Intel Virtual Button driver	131
Wireless and Bluetooth drivers	131
System setup	132
BIOS overview	132
Entering BIOS setup program	132
Navigation keys	132
Boot Sequence	132
System setup options	133
Clearing CMOS Settings	136
Clearing Forgotten Passwords	137
Troubleshooting	139
Flashing the BIOS	139
Flashing BIOS (USB key)	139
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics	139
Running the ePSA diagnostics	140
Diagnostics	140

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