Dell Alienware 13 R2 Service Manual - Page 6

Removing the heat-sink assembly

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68

Prerequisites

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68

Procedure

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69

Replacing the heat-sink assembly

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71

Procedure

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71

Post-requisites

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71

Removing the wireless card

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72

Prerequisites

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72

Procedure

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72

Replacing the wireless card

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74

Procedure

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74

Post-requisites

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74

Removing the coin-cell battery

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75

Prerequisites

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75

Procedure

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75

Replacing the coin-cell battery

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77

Procedure

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77

Post-requisites

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77

Removing the system board

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78

Prerequisites

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78

Procedure

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Replacing the system board

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Section	Page
Alienware 13 R2 Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	10
Before you begin	10
Safety instructions	10
Recommended tools	12
After working inside your computer	13
Removing the base panel	14
Procedure	14
Replacing the base panel	17
Procedure	17
Removing the memory modules	18
Prerequisites	18
Procedure	18
Replacing the memory modules	20
Procedure	20
Post-requisites	21
Removing the solid-state drive	22
Prerequisites	22
Procedure	22
Replacing the solid-state drive	26
Procedure	26
Post-requisites	26
Removing the hard drive	27
Prerequisites	27
Procedure	27
Replacing the hard drive	31
Procedure	31
Post-requisites	31
Removing the palm rest	32
Prerequisites	32
Procedure	33
Replacing the palm rest	39
Procedure	39
Post-requisites	39
Removing the touch pad	40
Prerequisites	40
Procedure	40
Replacing the touch pad	42
Procedure	42
Post-requisites	42
Removing the keyboard	43
Prerequisites	43
Procedure	44
Replacing the keyboard	47
Procedure	47
Post-requisites	47
Removing the power-button board	48
Prerequisites	48
Procedure	49
Replacing the power-button board	51
Procedure	51
Post-requisites	51
Removing the status-light board	52
Prerequisites	52
Procedure	53
Replacing the status-light board	55
Procedure	55
Post-requisites	55
Removing the display assembly	56
Prerequisites	56
Procedure	56
Replacing the display assembly	61
Procedure	61
Post-requisites	62
Removing the power-adapter port	63
Prerequisites	63
Procedure	63
Replacing the power-adapter port	67
Procedure	67
Post-requisites	67
Removing the heat-sink assembly	68
Prerequisites	68
Procedure	69
Replacing the heat-sink assembly	71
Procedure	71
Post-requisites	71
Removing the wireless card	72
Prerequisites	72
Procedure	72
Replacing the wireless card	74
Procedure	74
Post-requisites	74
Removing the coin-cell battery	75
Prerequisites	75
Procedure	75
Replacing the coin-cell battery	77
Procedure	77
Post-requisites	77
Removing the system board	78
Prerequisites	78
Procedure	78
Replacing the system board	80
Procedure	80
Post-requisites	80
Removing the battery	81
Prerequisites	81
Procedure	81
Replacing the battery	83
Procedure	83
Post-requisites	83
Removing the speakers	84
Prerequisites	84
Procedure	84
Replacing the speakers	86
Procedure	86
Post-requisites	86
Removing the computer base	87
Prerequisites	87
Procedure	87
Replacing the computer base	89
Procedure	89
Post-requisites	89
Removing the display bezel	90
Prerequisites	90
Procedure	90
Replacing the display bezel	94
Procedure	94
Post-requisites	94
Removing the display panel	95
Prerequisites	95
Procedure	95
Replacing the display panel	98
Procedure	98
Post-requisites	98
Removing the camera	99
Prerequisites	99
Procedure	99
Replacing the camera	101
Procedure	101
Post-requisites	101
Removing the display hinges	102
Prerequisites	102
Procedure	102
Replacing the display hinges	104
Procedure	104
Post-requisites	104
Removing the display back-cover	105
Prerequisites	105
Procedure	106
Replacing the display back-cover	108
Procedure	108
Post-requisites	108
BIOS setup program	109
Overview	109
Entering System Setup	109
System Setup Options	109
Boot sequence	113
Boot options	114
Changing boot sequence for the current boot	114
Changing boot sequence for future boots	115
Flashing the BIOS	116
Getting help and contacting Alienware	117
Self-help resources	117

Dell Alienware 13 R2 Service Manual - Page 6

Replacing the coin-cell battery, Removing the system board

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