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     ALIENWARE® M17x SERVICE MANUAL 01 /01
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    your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING names may be used in this manual to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest
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    the Compartment Door 14 CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S 15 Removing 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
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    Drive 68 CONTENTS  CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S 69 Removing the Mini-Card(s 71 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 73 CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 74 Removing the Processor Heat Sink 76 Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 77 CHAPTER 18: GRAPHICS CARD(S 78 Removing the Graphics Card(s 80
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    the Speakers 95 CHAPTER 23: CONSUMER IR BOARD 96 Removing the Consumer IR Board 98 Replacing the Consumer IR Board 98 CHAPTER 24: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY 99 Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 101 Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 101 CHAPTER 25: FLASHING THE BIOS 102 Flashing the BIOS
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    the following conditions exist: • You have performed the 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
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    The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Processor extraction tool • BIOS upgrade CD CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open
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    processor by its edges, not by its pins. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell device for instructions. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then
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    CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK 09 /09
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    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, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the
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    Removing the Battery Pack 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Slide the battery latch to the unlock position as shown. 4. The battery pack will pop up. 5. Remove the battery pack. Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Align the battery pack tabs with the
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    CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 012 /012
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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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. Loosen the two captive screws and remove the compartment door. Replacing the Compartment Door 1. Align the compartment door tabs with the slots on the base of the computer
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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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    computer). CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell or
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    Removing the Hard Drive(s) 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the drive bay and lift it out. Primary Hard Drive (HDD0) CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) 6. If your computer has a secondary hard drive (HDD1): a. Loosen the four captive screws on the secondary hard drive (
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    CHAPTER 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 secondary hard drive (HDD1), if applicable. 8. Slide the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket. 3 Secondary Hard Drive (HDD1) 2 2 1 1 1 screws (4) 2
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    ) to the hard drive bay. CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) 6. Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 7. 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 screws
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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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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    thermal fan cable from the system board connector. 6. Lift the processor thermal fan off the computer. Replacing the Processor Thermal Fan 1. Place the processor thermal fan on the computer base. 2. Connect the processor thermal fan cable to the system board connector. 3. Tighten the three
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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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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 4. Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 11). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace
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    in your Mobile Manual or in the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are supported by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. Your
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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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 and slide the memory module door out of the computer base. CAUTION
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    the memory module. 5 4 3 2 1 CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in memory module door to close may damage your computer. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 1 memory module 2
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    to the computer. 6. 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 (Windows Vista® logo) > Help and Support > Dell System Information
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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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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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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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    the illustration. 8. Release the connector latch to disconnect the cable from the center control cover connector. 9. Lift the center control cover off the computer. 6. Pry the center control cover up with a flat blade screwdriver until you see the cable that attaches the center control cover to the
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    secure the center control cover to the computer base. 4. Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 14). 5. 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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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    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 center control cover (see "Removing the Center Control Cover" on page 33). 4. Remove the five screws that secure the keyboard to the computer. CAUTION: Be
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    disconnect the keyboard cable and keyboard light cable from the respective system board connectors. 8. Lift the keyboard off the computer. 3 CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD Replacing the Keyboard 1. Slide the keyboard cable and the keyboard light cable into the respective system board connectors and pull down
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    CHAPTER 8: PALM REST CHAPTER 10: PALM REST CHAPTER 10: PALM REST 040 /040
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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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 screws (3) CHAPTER 10: PALM REST 2 1 2 battery bay 042 /042
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    CHAPTER 10: PALM REST 4. Turn the computer over and slide the palm rest out as shown in the pad connector to disconnect the cable from the touch pad connector. 7. Lift the palm rest off the computer. 2 1 1 palm rest 2 tabs (5) 4 3 1 palm rest 2 touch pad 2 1 3 touch pad cable 4 tab
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    the tabs on the palm rest with the slots on the computer. 3. Slide the palm rest into position. 4. Turn the computer over and replace the three screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base. 5. Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 11). CAUTION: Before turning on
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    CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS 045 /045
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    Removing the Brackets 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the battery pack ( right brackets to the computer base. 6. Lift the left and right brackets off the computer. Replacing the Brackets 1. Replace the left and right brackets on the computer base. 2. Tighten
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    CHAPTER 11: MAGNESIUM COVER CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER 048 /048
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    Removing the Magnesium Cover 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the antenna cables from the respective Mini-Cards and remove 3 these cables from their routing guides. 7. Disconnect the display cable and the camera cable from the respective system board
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    the ten screws that secure the magnesium cover to the computer base. 3. Replace the left and right brackets (see "Replacing the Brackets" on page 47). 4. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables into the routing guides and connect them to the respective connectors. 5. Connect the display cable and the
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    CHAPTER 12: DISPLAY CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY 052 /052
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    screws (two from each hinge) that secure the display assembly to the computer base. CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY 9. Bend the display assembly towards the computer base at a 45-degree angle and lift the display assembly off the computer. 2 1 1 screws (4) 2 display assembly 1 1 display assembly 054 /054
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    on each hinge) that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 3. Replace the magnesium cover (see "Replacing the Magnesium Cover" on page 51). 4. Replace the left and right brackets (see "Replacing the Brackets" on page 47). 5. Replace the palm rest (see "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 44
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    Display 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 center control cover (see "Removing
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    10. Slide the display back cover door out and lift it off the display assembly. CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY 11. Remove the two screws that secure the display back cover to the display assembly. 12. Disconnect the AlienHead cable from the connector. 13. Slide the display back cover up and lift it off the
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    44). 10. Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39). 11. Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on page 35). 12. Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 11). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws
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    AlienHead Board Removing the AlienHead 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 center control cover (see "Removing
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    Cover" on page 35). 10. Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page11). 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. CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY 060 /060
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    CHAPTER 13: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD 061 /061
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    cable, and audio cable from the respective connectors on the system board and remove the cables from the routing guides. 5 4 3 2 1 input/output board 2 ExpressCard cable 1 1 speaker cable connector 4 earthing cable 2 right speaker light cable connector 5 audio cable connector 3 input
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    11. Tilt the input/output board at an angle and lift it out of the computer base. 3 2 1 CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Replacing the Input/Output Board 1. Place the input/output board in the computer base. 2. Replace the earthing cable and the three screws that secure the input/ output board to
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    CHAPTER 14: OPTICAL DRIVE CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE 065 /065
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    9. Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base. 10. Release the connector latch and disconnect the optical drive cable from the system board connector. CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE 11. Remove the five
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    that secure the optical drive to the computer base. 6. Replace the input/output board (see "Replacing the Input/Output Board" on page 64). 7. Replace the magnesium cover (see "Replacing the Magnesium Cover" on page 51). 8. Replace the left and right brackets (see "Replacing the Brackets" on page 47
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    , 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: • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) - Half Mini-Card • Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) or Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    Removing the Mini-Card(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 palm rest (see "Removing the
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    6. Lift the Mini-Card at an angle and remove it from the system board connector. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety information that shipped with your
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    , replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 9. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell or Alienware
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    CHAPTER 16: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 074 /074
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    Removing the Processor 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). 3. Remove the center control cover (see "Removing
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    on page 35). 9. 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 screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 077
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    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 cable connecting the primary
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    Removing the Graphics Card(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 center control cover (see "Removing
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    47). 3. Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39). 4. Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on page 35). 5. Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 11). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws
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    CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) CHAPTER 18: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) Your computer may have a single graphics or dual graphics configuration. The graphics card on the left is the primary graphics card and the graphics card on the
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    Removing the Graphics Card Fan(s) 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the applicable (see "Removing the Brackets" on page 47). NOTE: If your computer has two graphics cards, then your computer will have two graphics card fans. 8. Remove the secondary graphics card,
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    the center control cover (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on page 35). 10. 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 screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
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    has a dual graphics configuration, the secondary 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 78" and "Graphics Card Fan(s) on page 82). If you do not have a secondary graphics
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    Removing the Graphics Card Blank 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. computer base. 3. Replace the right bracket (see "Replacing the Brackets" on page 47). 4. Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39). 5. Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing
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    21: SYSTEM BOARD CHAPTER 20: SYSTEM BOARD CHAPTER 21: 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 replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the
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    computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ on page 17). 5. Disconnect the processor thermal fan cable from the system board connector (see "Removing the Processor Thermal Fan" on page 22). 6.
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    "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 71). 16. Remove the processor heat sink (see "Removing the Processor Heat Sink" on page 76). 17. Remove the graphics card 20. Remove the five screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 21. Disconnect the consumer IR cable from the connectors on the
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    23. Turn on the computer. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 24. Insert the BIOS upgrade CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the
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    CHAPTER 21: SPEAKERS CHAPTER 22: SPEAKERS CHAPTER 22: SPEAKERS 093 /093
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page 90). 3. Remove the speaker cables from the routing guides. 4. Lift the speakers off the computer base. Replacing the Speakers 1. Place the speakers on
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    CHAPTER 22: CONSUMER IR BOARD CHAPTER 23: CONSUMER IR BOARD CHAPTER 23: CONSUMER IR BOARD 096 /096
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    Board 1. Place the consumer IR board on the computer base. 2. Replace the two screws that secure the consumer IR board to the computer base. 3. Replace the speakers (see "Replacing the Speakers" on page 95). 4. Replace the system board (see "Replacing the System Board" on page 92). CAUTION: Before
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    CHAPTER 23: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY CHAPTER 24: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY CHAPTER 24: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY 099 /099
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    touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform 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
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    Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Remove the on the battery latch assembly. 5. Lift the battery latch assembly out of the computer base. Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Push the plastic clips on the battery release latch into
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    CHAPTER 24: FLASHING THE BIOS CHAPTER 25: FLASHING THE BIOS CHAPTER 25: FLASHING THE BIOS 0102 /0102
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    perform 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. If a BIOS upgrade
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    , and a network cable is attached. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Click Drivers & Downloads→ Select Model. 5. Select icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. CHAPTER 25: FLASHING THE BIOS 0104 /0104
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