Dell Alienware M11x R3 Service Manual

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  • Dell Alienware M11x R3 | Service Manual - Page 1
    Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Battery Pack Hard Drive Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card(s) Hinge Cover Keyboard Palm Rest Assembly Status Light Board Power Button Board Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Display Assembly I/O Board
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    Back to Contents Page Battery Pack Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Removing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
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    Back to Contents Page
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    Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Contacting Alienware This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each
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    may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Go to www.dell.com/contactdell. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 4. Choose the method of contacting Dell that
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    Back to Contents Page System Setup Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Configuring the System Setup Configuring the System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: l Change the system configuration information after you add, change or remove any hardware in your laptop. l Set or change a user-
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    feature. This feature defines how the BIOS, in the absence of a USB-aware operating system, handles USB devices. USB emulation is always enabled during POST (Power On Self Test). USB Wake Support NOTE: You cannot boot any type of USB device (floppy, hard drive, or memory key) when this option is
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    User Password Computrace Allows you to set the service tag of your computer, if a service tag has not already been set. Allows F5> or keys to change the boot device priority. You can choose from: l Hard Drive l USB Storage l CD/DVD/BD l Removal Devices l Network Exit Menu Exit Saving Changes
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    Back to Contents Page Base Cover Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see
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    Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
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    the Keyboard). 6. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 8. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack). 10. Replace the
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    Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see
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    the Keyboard). 6. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 8. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack). 10. Replace the
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    Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see
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    Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 10. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 11. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive
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    12. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack). 13. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
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    Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of the computer. If you have
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    Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the
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    Press the hard-drive assembly along the pull-tab to connect the hard drive assembly to the connector on the system board. 8. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 9. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack). 10. Replace the base
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    CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 11. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. 12. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as
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    Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
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    5. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Back to Contents Page
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    battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack). 4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 6. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard
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    the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 11. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the
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    Back to Contents Page Keyboard Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
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    that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 6. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Close the display and turn the computer over. 8. Replace the two screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 9. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).
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    10. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 11. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack). 12. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain
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    battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack). 4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 6. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard
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    the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 11. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the
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    Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the
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    not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 1 memory-module connector 3 notch 2 tab 4. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack). 5. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray
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    Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card(s) Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card(s) Replacing the Mini-Card(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the
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    the Mini-Card WWAN (2 antenna cables) Antenna Cable Color Scheme Main WWAN (white triangle) white with gray stripe Auxiliary WWAN (black triangle) black with gray stripe WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle) white Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) black 6. Replace the battery pack
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    Page Palm Rest Assembly Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack). 4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory
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    to avoid damage to the palm rest assembly. 14. Lift the palm rest assembly off the computer base. Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the Alienware logo light cable to the connector on the status light board. 3. Align the palm rest assembly on
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    the computer base. 10. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 11. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 12. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack). 13. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). CAUTION
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    battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack). 4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 6. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard
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    the Keyboard). 6. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 8. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack). 10. Replace the
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    to Contents Page Speakers Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before Replacing the Speakers 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the speakers on the computer base and route the speaker cables in the routing guides. 3. Replace
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    Battery Pack). 5. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 6. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see Removing the Mini-Card(s)). 7. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 8. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 9. Remove the keyboard
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    ). 10. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 11. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 12. Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 13. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 14. Replace the battery
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    Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4. Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag
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Alienware
®
M11x R3 Service Manual
Regulatory model: P06T series Regulatory type: P06T003
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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03 - 2011 Rev. A00
Before You Begin
Base Cover
Battery Pack
Hard Drive
Memory Module(s)
Wireless Mini
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Card(s)
Hinge Cover
Keyboard
Palm Rest Assembly
Status Light Board
Power Button Board
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Coin
-
Cell Battery
Display Assembly
I/O Board
System Board
Speakers
System Setup
Flashing the BIOS
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.