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Alienware® M14x Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Battery Pack Optical Drive Hard Drive Memory Module(s) Center-Control Cover Keyboard Palm-Rest Assembly Wireless Mini-Card(s) Power-Button Board Status-Light Board Speakers Subwoofer Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin- - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 2
Back to Contents Page Battery Pack Alienware® M14x 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 - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 3
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to Contents Page Before You Begin Alienware® M14x 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 procedure - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 5
board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the computer. 7. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack). 8. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Contacting Alienware For customers - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 6
computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. Main Menu System Time (hh:mm:ss) System Date (mm/dd/yy) Alienware Service Tag BIOS Version EC Version ME version CPU CPU Frequency CPU L3 Cache CPUID Integrated Graphics Discrete - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 7
to wake the computer from standby or to disable the USB wake support feature. USB Power Share Integrated Network High Definition Audio SD Card Reader Performance Options SATA Operation SATA HARD DRIVE 1 Adapter Warnings Charger Behavior NOTE: If USB Powershare is enabled, a device connected to the - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 8
password controls access to the computer at boot. Allows you to enable or disable Computrace security feature. Boot Menu Use the up or down arrow 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 - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 9
Back to Contents Page Base Cover Alienware® M14x 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 the Regulatory Compliance - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 10
Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Alienware® M14x 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 practices information - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 11
Connect the Bluetooth-card cable to the connector on the system board. 5. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the center-control cover (see Replacing the Center-Control Cover). 8. Replace the battery - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 12
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Alienware® M14x 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 the - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 13
5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the center-control cover (see Replacing the Center-Control Cover). 7. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack). 8. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 14
Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Alienware® M14x 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 the - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 15
routing guides on the computer base. 7. Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the Mini-Card(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 8. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 9. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Replace the center-control cover (see - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 16
Back to Contents Page Thermal Fan Alienware® M14x Service Manual Removing the Thermal Fan Replacing the Thermal Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 17
6. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 20 in Replacing the System Board. 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 - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 18
the BIOS Alienware® M14x 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 your computer's Service Tag - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 19
to Contents Page Hard Drive Alienware® M14x 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 safety - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 20
the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5. Connect the - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 21
to Contents Page Thermal Cooling Assembly Alienware® M14x Service Manual Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 22
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to Contents Page Center-Control Cover Alienware® M14x Service Manual Removing the Center-Control Cover Replacing the Center-Control Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 24
and turn the computer over. 5. Replace the three screws that secure the center-control cover to the computer base. 6. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack). 7. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 25
Back to Contents Page Mini-Card Board Alienware® M14x Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Board Replacing the Mini-Card Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 26
5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the center-control cover (see Replacing the Center-Control Cover). 7. Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 8. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack). 9. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 27
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Alienware® M14x 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 - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 28
secure the keyboard to the computer base. 6. Replace the center-control cover (see Replacing the Center-Control Cover). 7. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack). 8. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 29
to Contents Page Status-Light Board Alienware® M14x Service Manual Removing the Status-Light Board Replacing the Status-Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 30
guides on the palm- rest assembly. 5. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the center-control cover (see Replacing the Center-Control Cover). 8. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 31
Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Alienware® M14x 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 - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 32
clips (2) 7. Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. Replacing the Memory Module(s) 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. NOTE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a memory module in - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 33
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. Back to Contents Page - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 34
to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card(s) Alienware® M14x 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 Regulatory - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 35
remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 8. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. NOTE: If you are installing a Mini-card from a source other than Dell or Alienware, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Back - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 36
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Alienware® M14x Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 37
the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive. 3. Replace the four screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. 4. Adhere the optical-drive cable to the optical-drive bracket. 5. Connect the - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 38
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 - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 39
to Contents Page Palm-Rest Assembly Alienware® M14x Service Manual Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 40
see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the center-control cover (see Replacing the Center-Control Cover). 8. Close the display and turn the computer over. 9. Replace the nine screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base. 10. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 41
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Alienware® M14x Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 42
Replacing the Processor Module NOTE: If a new processor module is installed, you will receive a new thermal cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation. 1. Follow the instructions in - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 43
Back to Contents Page Power-Button Board Alienware® M14x Service Manual Removing the Power-Button Board Replacing the Power-Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 44
power-button board cable to the palm-rest assembly. 6. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the center-control cover (see Replacing the Center-Control Cover). 9. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 45
Back to Contents Page Speakers Alienware® M14x Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers 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 - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 46
5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the center-control cover (see Replacing the Center-Control Cover). 7. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack). 8. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 47
Back to Contents Page Subwoofer Alienware® M14x Service Manual Removing the Subwoofer Replacing the Subwoofer 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 - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 48
Connect the subwoofer cable to the connector on the system board. 5. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the center-control cover (see Replacing the Center-Control Cover). 8. Replace the battery pack - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 49
Page System Board Alienware® M14x Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 50
the system board with the slots on the computer base and place it on the computer base. 7. Replace the five screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 8. Connect the touch-screen board cable, Bluetooth card cable, hard-drive cable, coin-cell battery cable, and subwoofer cable to the - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 51
Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 15. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 16. Follow the instructions from step 7 to step 9 in Replacing the Optical Drive. 17. Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 18. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing - Dell Alienware M14x | Service Manual - Page 52
Back to Contents Page Alienware® M14x Service Manual 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
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Alienware
®
M14x Service Manual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
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Windows
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are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Bluetooth
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Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
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Regulatory model: P18G Regulatory type: P18G001
2011 - 02 Rev. A00
Before You Begin
Base Cover
Battery Pack
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Memory Module(s)
Center
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Control Cover
Keyboard
Palm
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Rest Assembly
Wireless Mini
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Card(s)
Power
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Button Board
Status
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Light Board
Speakers
Subwoofer
Internal Card With Bluetooth
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Wireless Technology
Coin
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Cell Battery
Display Assembly
Mini
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Card Board
System Board
Thermal Fan
Thermal Cooling Assembly
Processor Module
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.