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     ALIENWARE® M17x SERVICE MANUAL 01 /01
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    data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, manual: Alienware is a registered trademark of Alienware Corporation; Dell and the Dell Logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth
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    the Hard Drive(s 17 Replacing the Hard Drive(s 19 CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN 20 Removing the Processor Thermal Fan 22 Replacing the Processor Thermal Fan 22 CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY 23 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 25 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 25 CHAPTER 7: MEMORY
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    the Input/Output Board 64 Replacing the Input/Output Board 66 CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE 67 Removing the Optical Drive 69 Replacing the Optical Drive 71 CONTENTS  CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S 72 Removing the Mini-Card(s 74 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 76 CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK
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    22: SYSTEM BOARD 98 Removing the System Board 100 Replacing the System Board 102 CHAPTER 23: SPEAKERS 103 Removing the Speakers 105 Replacing the Speakers 105 CHAPTER 24: CONSUMER IR BOARD 106 Removing the Consumer IR Board 108 Replacing the Consumer IR Board 108 CHAPTER 25: BATTERY LATCH
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    steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 7 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 8. • You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. 06 /06
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    computer. 1. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. Shut down the operating system; click Start , and click Shut Down. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 3. Ensure that the computer is turned off. If your computer did not automatically
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    any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot and the 8-in-1 Media Card Reader. 5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer
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    CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK 09 /09
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    that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer
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    as shown. 4. The battery pack will pop up. 5. Remove the battery pack. Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Align the battery pack tabs with the slots in the battery bay. 3. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay until the battery pack clicks
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    CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 012 /012
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    on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR
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    the Compartment Door 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Align the compartment door tabs with the slots on the base of the computer. 3. Place the compartment door and tighten the two captive screws. 4. Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 11
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    CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) 015 /015
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    : Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell or Alienware. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell or Alienware, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. 016 /016
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    the Hard Drive(s) 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11). 3. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 4. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the primary hard drive
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    4: HARD DRIVE(S) 7. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive. 9. Remove the interposer from the hard drive, if applicable. 8. Slide the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket. 1 2 2 1 3 1 hard drive 2 hard drive bracket 3 screws (4) 1 interposer 2 hard drive
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    Replacing the Hard Drive(s) 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you
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    CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN 020 /020
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    computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN 021 /021
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    processor thermal fan cable to the system board connector. 4. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the processor thermal fan to the computer base. 5. Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 6. Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack
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    CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY 023 /023
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    repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL
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    door (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board connector. 5. Lift the coin-cell battery off the computer base. Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Place the coin-cell
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    increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See the "Basic Specifications" section in your Mobile Manual or in the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that
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    your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) 027 /027
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    the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11). 3. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 4. Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory-module door to the computer base. 5. Slide
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    module pops up. 7. Remove the memory module. 5 4 1 Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a module in the upper connector. 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on
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    8. Turn on the computer. 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. CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) 030 /030
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    CHAPTER 9: CENTER CONTROL COVER CHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL COVER CHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL COVER 031 /031
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    repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL
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    the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11). 3. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 4. Remove the two screws that secure the center control cover to the computer base. CHAPTER
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    COVER 5. Turn the computer top side up, and open the display as far as it will open. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing the center control cover. The center control cover along with the cable that connects it to the system board connector are very fragile. 7. Turn the center control cover
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    secure the center control cover to the computer base. 5. Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 6. Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 11). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray
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    CHAPTER 10: KEYBOARD CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD 036 /036
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    on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD 037 /037
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    the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" keyboard. The keyboard along with the cables that connect it to the system board connector are very fragile. 6. Slide and lift the keyboard towards the display
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    over. 8. Release the connector latches and disconnect the keyboard cable and keyboard light cable from the respective system board connectors. 9. Lift the keyboard off the computer. 1 CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD Replacing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Slide the
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    CHAPTER 8: PALM REST CHAPTER 10: PALM REST CHAPTER 10: PALM REST 040 /040
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    repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 10: PALM REST
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    Removing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11). 3. Remove the three screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base. 1 battery bay CHAPTER 10: PALM REST 1 2 2 screws (3) 042 /042
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    rest along with the cable that connects the touch pad to the system board connector are very fragile. 5. Ease the palm rest up until you see the cable that connects the touch pad to the system board connector. 6. Turn the palm rest over and pull the tabs on the touch
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    Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Slide the secure the palm rest to the computer base. 6. Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 11). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray
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    CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS 045 /045
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    repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS 046
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    to the computer base. 4. Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39). 5. Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on page 35). 6. Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 7. Replace the battery pack (see
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    CHAPTER 11: MAGNESIUM COVER CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER 048 /048
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    repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM
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    the Keyboard" on page 38). 2 6. Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 42). 7. Disconnect the antenna cables from the respective Mini-Cards and remove these cables from their routing guides. 8. Disconnect the display cable and the camera cable from the respective system board
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    9. Remove the left and right brackets (see "Removing the Brackets" on page 47). 10. Remove the ten screws that secure the magnesium cover to the computer base. 11. Lift the magnesium cover off the computer. 1 2 1 screws (10) 2 magnesium cover CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER 051 /051
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    Mini-Card antenna cables into the routing guides and connect them to the respective connectors. 6. Connect the display cable and the camera cable to the respective system board connectors. 7. Replace the palm rest (see "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 44). 8. Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing
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    CHAPTER 12: DISPLAY CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY 053 /053
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    warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the display, you must not disassemble your Edge-to-Edge display assembly. CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY 054 /054
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    Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11). 3. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 4. Remove the center control cover (see "Removing
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    at a 45-degree angle and lift the display assembly off the computer. 1 CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the computer base. 3. Replace the four screws (two on each hinge
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    Back Cover Removing the Display Back Cover 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11). 3. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 4. Remove the center control cover (see
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    the two screws that secure the display back cover to the display assembly. 13. Disconnect the AlienHead cable from the connector. 14. Slide the display back cover up and lift it off the display assembly. 1 2 3 1 1 display back cover door 1 display back cover 2 screws (2) 3 AlienHead cable
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    CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY 11. Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39). 12. Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on page 35). 13. Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 14. Replace the battery pack (see
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    55). 10. Remove the display back cover (see "Removing the Display Back Cover" on page 57). 11. Turn the display back cover over. 12. Remove the screw that secures the AlienHead board to the display back cover. CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY 13. Lift the top of the AlienHead board and slide the bottom portion
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    Board 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Align the AlienHead board with the tabs on the display back cover. Gently press and slide the AlienHead board into place. 3. Replace the screw that secures the AlienHead board to the display back cover. 4. Replace the display
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    CHAPTER 13: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD 062 /062
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    repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT
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    Removing the Input/Output Board 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11). 3. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 4. Remove the center control cover (see "Removing the
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    . Disconnect the speaker cable, right speaker light cable, and audio cable from the respective connectors on the system board and remove the cables from the routing guides. 1 2 3 11. Remove the three screws that secure the input/output board to the system board and remove the earthing cable. 12
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    /Output Board 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Place the input/output board in the computer base. 3. Replace the earthing cable and the three screws that secure the input/output board to the system board. 4. Route and connect the speaker cable, right speaker light cable
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    CHAPTER 14: OPTICAL DRIVE CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE 067 /067
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    on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE 068 /068
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    the input/output board (see "Removing the Input/Output Board" on page 64). CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE 10. Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base. 11. Release the connector latch and disconnect the optical drive cable from the system board connector. 1 4 1 connector
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    the five screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive. CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE 13. Disconnect the optical drive cable from the optical drive and remove the cable. 1 2 1 screws (5) 2 optical drive bracket 3 3 optical drive 1 optical drive cable 2 1 2 optical drive 070 /070
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    the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Connect the optical drive cable to the optical drive. 3. Replace the five screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive. 4. Place the optical drive in the computer base. 5. Slide the optical drive cable into the system board
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    MINI-CARD(S) CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer has two Mini-Card slots: • one Full Mini-Card slot • one Half Mini-Card slot The types of Mini-Cards supported are
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    computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) 073 /073
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    Pull back the securing clips to release the Mini-Card(s). 2 1 3 4 1 CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) 2 3 4 1 securing clips (2) 2 antenna cables (2 or 3) 3 WLAN Mini-Card 4 system board connector 1 antenna cable 2 securing clips (2) 3 WPAN/Bluetooth Mini-Card 4 system board connector 074 /074
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    packaging. For more information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety information that shipped with your computer. 1 2 CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) 1 2 1 WLAN Mini-Card 2 system board connector 1 WPAN/Bluetooth Mini-Card 2 system board connector 075 /075
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    other end of the Mini-Card(s) down into the slot on the system board until it clicks into place. 5. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card(s) you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-Card supported by your computer. Connectors on
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    CHAPTER 16: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 077 /077
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    your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 078
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    Heat Sink 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11). processor heat sink to the system board. 10. Lift the processor heat sink off the system board. 2 1 1 captive screws (6) CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 2
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    system board. 5. Replace the magnesium cover (see "Replacing the Magnesium Cover" on page 52). 6. Replace the left and right brackets (see "Replacing the Brackets" on page 47). 7. Replace the palm rest (see "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 44). 8. Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard
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    CHAPTER 18: PROCESSOR CHAPTER 18: PROCESSOR CHAPTER 18: PROCESSOR 081 /081
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    repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 18: PROCESSOR 082
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    the Processor 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11). comes to the cam stop. The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw. 11. Lift
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    , processor fan and heat sink assembly, or system board is replaced, use the thermal cooling pads provided in the replacement kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. Do not reuse the old thermal cooling pads. CHAPTER 18: PROCESSOR 4. Peel the backing off the new thermal cooling
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    graphics card and the graphics card on the right is the secondary graphics card. In a single graphics configuration, your computer will only have a primary graphics card. In a dual graphics configuration, your computer will have a primary graphics card, a secondary graphics card, and a graphics
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    your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) 086 /086
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    on the primary graphics card. c. Remove the two screws that secure the secondary graphics card to the system board. d. Lift the secondary graphics card at an angle and remove it from the system board connector. 1 1 graphics card cable connector 2 secondary graphics card CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD
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    (see "Removing the Brackets" on page 47). b. Remove the two screws that secure the primary graphics card to the system board. c. Lift the primary graphics card at an angle and remove it from the system board connector. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 primary graphics card CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) 088 /088
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    Replacing the Graphics Card(s) 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. To replace the primary graphics card: a. Insert the primary graphics card at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector. b. Replace the two screws that secure the primary graphics card to the system
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    or dual graphics configuration. The graphics card on the left is the primary graphics card and the graphics card on the right is the secondary graphics card. The primary graphics card will have a primary graphics card fan and the secondary graphics card will have a secondary graphics card fan. 090
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    computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) 091 /091
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    will have two graphics card fans. 9. Remove the secondary graphics card, if applicable (see "Removing the Graphics Card(s)" on page 87). 10. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the graphics card fan to the computer base. 11. Disconnect the graphics card fan cable from the system board
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    6. 2. Place the graphics card fan in the computer base. 3. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the graphics card fan to the computer base. 4. Connect the graphics card fan cable to the system board connector. 5. Replace the primary graphics card (see "Replacing the Graphics Card(s)" on page
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    graphics card is already installed on the right side of the computer base (to remove and replace the graphics card see the instructions in "Graphics Card(s)" on page 85 and "Graphics Card Fan(s)" on page 90). If you do not have a secondary graphics card, your computer will have a graphics card
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    computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK 095 /095
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    Removing the Graphics Card Blank 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11). 3. Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 4. Remove the center control cover (see "Removing the
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    the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Place the graphics card blank in the computer base. 3. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the graphics card blank to the computer base. 4. Replace the right bracket (see "Replacing the Brackets" on page 47). 5. Replace the keyboard (see
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    22: SYSTEM BOARD CHAPTER 20: SYSTEM BOARD CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The Service Tag has to be entered in the replacement system board's BIOS chip using the System Setup
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    . Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Handle components and cards by their edges
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    the graphics card fan(s) cable from the system board connector (see "Removing the Graphics Card Fan(s)" on page 92). 20. Remove the graphics card blank, if applicable (see "Removing the Graphics Card Blank" on page 96). 21. Remove the five screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 22
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    1 2 1 system board 2 screws (5) 3 left speaker light cable connector 5 4 3 4 consumer IR cable connector on consumer IR board 5 consumer IR cable connector on system board CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD 0101 /0101
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    light cable to the system board connector. 5. Replace the five screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 6. Replace the graphics card blank, if applicable (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Blank" on page 96). 7. Connect the graphics card fan(s) cable to the system board connector
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    CHAPTER 21: SPEAKERS CHAPTER 23: SPEAKERS CHAPTER 23: SPEAKERS 0103 /0103
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    repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 23: SPEAKERS 0104
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    the speakers off the computer base. Replacing the Speakers 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Place the speakers on the computer base. 3. Route the speaker cables into the routing guides. 4. Replace the system board (see "Replacing the System Board" on page 102). CAUTION
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    CHAPTER 22: CONSUMER IR BOARD CHAPTER 24: CONSUMER IR BOARD CHAPTER 24: CONSUMER IR BOARD 0106 /0106
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    repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 24: CONSUMER IR
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    the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Place the consumer IR board on the computer base. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the consumer IR board to the computer base. 4. Replace the speakers (see "Replacing the Speakers" on page 105). 5. Replace the system board (see "Replacing the
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    CHAPTER 24: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY CHAPTER 25: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY CHAPTER 25: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY 0109 /0109
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    . Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working inside the computer. CHAPTER 25: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY 0110 /0110
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    , remove the latch spring from the hook on the battery latch assembly. 5. Lift the battery latch assembly out of the computer base. Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Place the battery latch assembly in the channel in the computer
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    the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your laptop. • Set or change a user-selectable option. • View the installed amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed. Before
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    Time System Date Alienware Set Service Tag Service Tag BIOS Version EC Version CPU CPU Speed CPU Cache CPU ID Displays the system time. Displays the system date. Displays the model number of your computer. Allows you to enter your computer service tag after a system board replacement. Displays the
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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). Firewire NOTE: You cannot boot any type of USB device (floppy, hard drive, or memory key) when this option is off
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    processor Vcore voltage. CPU Frequency OverClocking Allows you to configure the processor over-clocking frequency. Security Menu System Password Status Set System Password User Password Status Set User Password Enable Password on Boot Failsafe Asset Tag CHAPTER 26: BIOS Displays the status of
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    previous values from CMOS for all System Setup items. Save Changes Allows you to save System Setup data to CMOS. Boot Menu Use the plus (+) or minus (-) keys to change the boot device priority. You can choose from: • Hard Drive • USB Storage • CD\DVD\BD • Removable Devices • Network 0117 /0117
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    Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 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
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