Dell Alienware 13 R3 Service Manual - Page 3

Contents

Before working inside your computer

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10

Before you begin

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10

Safety instructions

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10

Recommended tools

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11

Screw list

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12

After working inside your computer

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14

Removing the base cover

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15

Procedure

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15

Replacing the base cover

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17

Procedure

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17

Removing the wireless card

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18

Prerequisites

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18

Procedure

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18

Replacing the wireless card

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20

Procedure

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20

Post-requisites

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21

Removing the solid-state drive

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22

Prerequisites

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22

Procedure

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22

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Section	Page
Alienware 13 R3 Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	10
Before you begin	10
Safety instructions	10
Recommended tools	11
Screw list	12
After working inside your computer	14
Removing the base cover	15
Procedure	15
Replacing the base cover	17
Procedure	17
Removing the wireless card	18
Prerequisites	18
Procedure	18
Replacing the wireless card	20
Procedure	20
Post-requisites	21
Removing the solid-state drive	22
Prerequisites	22
Procedure	22
Replacing the solid-state drive	24
Procedure	24
Post-requisites	25
Removing the memory modules	26
Prerequisites	26
Procedure	26
Replacing the memory modules	28
Procedure	28
Post-requisites	29
Removing the rear-I/O cover	30
Prerequisites	30
Procedure	30
Replacing the rear-I/O cover	32
Procedure	32
Post-requisites	32
Removing the computer base	33
Prerequisites	33
Procedure	33
Replacing the computer base	36
Procedure	36
Post-requisites	36
Removing the coin-cell battery	37
Prerequisites	37
Procedure	37
Replacing the coin-cell battery	39
Procedure	39
Post-requisites	39
Removing the heat-sink assembly	40
Prerequisites	40
Procedure	40
Replacing the heat-sink assembly	42
Procedure	42
Post-requisites	42
Removing the battery	43
Prerequisites	43
Procedure	43
Replacing the battery	45
Procedure	45
Post-requisites	45
Removing the touch pad	46
Prerequisites	46
Procedure	46
Replacing the touch pad	50
Procedure	50
Post-requisites	50
Removing the system board	51
Prerequisites	51
Procedure	52
Replacing the system board	55
Procedure	55
Post-requisites	56
Removing the speakers	57
Prerequisites	57
Procedure	57
Replacing the speakers	59
Procedure	59
Post-requisites	59
Removing the power-adapter port	60
Prerequisites	60
Procedure	60
Replacing the power-adapter port	62
Procedure	62
Post-requisites	62
Removing the power-button board	63
Prerequisites	63
Procedure	63
Replacing the power-button board	65
Procedure	65
Post-requisites	65
Removing the keyboard	66
Prerequisites	66
Procedure	66
Replacing the keyboard	69
Procedure	69
Post-requisites	69
Removing the display assembly	71
Prerequisites	71
Procedure	71
Replacing the display assembly	74
Procedure	74
Post-requisites	74
Removing the palm rest	76
Prerequisites	76
Procedure	76
Replacing the palm rest	78
Procedure	78
Post-requisites	78
Removing the display bezel	79
Prerequisites	79
Procedure	79
Replacing the display bezel	82
Procedure	82
Post-requisites	82
Removing the camera cable	83
Prerequisites	83
Procedure	83
Replacing the camera cable	85
Procedure	85
Post-requisites	85
Removing the camera	86
Prerequisites	86
Procedure	86
Replacing the camera	88
Procedure	88
Post-requisites	88
Removing the display panel	89
Prerequisites	89
Procedure	89
Replacing the display panel	92
Procedure	92
Post-requisites	92
Removing the display hinges	94
Prerequisites	94
Procedure	94
Replacing the display hinges	98
Procedure	98
Post-requisites	98
Removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly	100
Prerequisites	100
Procedure	101
Replacing the display back-cover and antenna assembly	102
Procedure	102
Post-requisites	102
BIOS overview	103
Entering the BIOS setup program	103
Timing key sequences	103
System setup options	103
Clearing forgotten passwords	109
Clearing CMOS settings	109
Flashing the BIOS	110
Boot menu	110
Boot menu enhancements	111
Diagnostics	112
Flashing the BIOS	114
Getting help and contacting Alienware	115
Self-help resources	115

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