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Replacing the display hinges

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103

Procedure

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103

Post-requisites

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103

Removing the display back-cover and antenna

assembly

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104

Prerequisites

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104

Procedure

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105

Replacing the display back-cover and antenna

assembly

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106

Procedure

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106

Post-requisites

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106

Removing the camera

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107

Prerequisites

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107

Procedure

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107

Replacing the camera

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109

Post-requisites

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109

Procedure

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109

BIOS overview

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110

Entering the BIOS setup program

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110

Timing key sequences

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110

System Setup Options

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110

Clearing forgotten passwords

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116

Clearing CMOS settings

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116

Flashing the BIOS

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117

Boot menu

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117

Boot menu enhancements

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117

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Section	Page
Alienware 15 R3 Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	11
Before you begin	11
Safety instructions	11
Recommended tools	12
Screw list	13
After working inside your computer	15
Removing the base cover	16
Procedure	16
Replacing the base cover	19
Procedure	19
Removing the wireless card	20
Prerequisites	20
Procedure	20
Replacing the wireless card	22
Procedure	22
Post-requisites	23
Removing the hard drive	24
Prerequisites	24
Procedure	24
Replacing the hard drive	27
Procedure	27
Post-requisites	27
Removing the solid-state drive	28
Prerequisites	28
Procedure	28
Replacing the solid-state drive	30
Procedure	30
Post-requisites	31
Removing the memory modules	32
Prerequisites	32
Procedure	32
Replacing the memory modules	34
Procedure	34
Post-requisites	35
Removing the rear-I/O cover	36
Prerequisites	36
Procedure	36
Replacing the rear-I/O cover	38
Procedure	38
Post-requisites	38
Removing the computer base	39
Prerequisites	39
Procedure	39
Replacing the computer base	43
Procedure	43
Post-requisites	43
Removing the coin-cell battery	44
Prerequisites	44
Procedure	44
Replacing the coin-cell battery	46
Procedure	46
Post-requisites	46
Removing the battery	47
Prerequisites	47
Procedure	47
Replacing the battery	49
Procedure	49
Post-requisites	49
Removing the touch pad	50
Prerequisites	50
Procedure	50
Replacing the touch pad	53
Procedure	53
Post-requisites	53
Removing the keyboard	54
Prerequisites	54
Procedure	54
Replacing the keyboard	57
Procedure	57
Post-requisites	57
Removing the I/O board	58
Prerequisites	58
Procedure	58
Replacing the I/O board	60
Procedure	60
Post-requisites	60
Removing the speakers	61
Prerequisites	61
Procedure	61
Replacing the speakers	63
Procedure	63
Post-requisites	63
Removing the system board	64
Prerequisites	64
Procedure	64
Replacing the system board	69
Procedure	69
Post-requisites	70
Removing the heat-sink assembly	71
Prerequisites	71
Procedure	71
Replacing the heat-sink assembly	74
Procedure	74
Post-requisites	74
Removing the power-adapter port	76
Prerequisites	76
Procedure	76
Replacing the power-adapter port	78
Procedure	78
Post-requisites	78
Removing the power-button board	79
Prerequisites	79
Procedure	79
Replacing the power-button board	81
Procedure	81
Post-requisites	81
Removing the palm rest	82
Prerequisites	82
Procedure	83
Replacing the palm rest	84
Procedure	84
Post-requisites	84
Removing the display assembly	85
Prerequisites	85
Procedure	85
Replacing the display assembly	87
Procedure	87
Post-requisites	87
Removing the display bezel	88
Prerequisites	88
Procedure	88
Replacing the display bezel	91
Procedure	91
Post-requisites	91
Removing the display panel	92
Prerequisites	92
Procedure	92
Replacing the display panel	95
Procedure	95
Post-requisites	95
Removing the camera cable	96
Prerequisites	96
Procedure	96
Replacing the camera cable	98
Procedure	98
Post-requisites	98
Removing the display hinges	99
Prerequisites	99
Procedure	100
Replacing the display hinges	103
Procedure	103
Post-requisites	103
Removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly	104
Prerequisites	104
Procedure	105
Replacing the display back-cover and antenna assembly	106
Procedure	106
Post-requisites	106
Removing the camera	107
Prerequisites	107
Procedure	107
Replacing the camera	109
Post-requisites	109
Procedure	109
BIOS overview	110
Entering the BIOS setup program	110
Timing key sequences	110
System Setup Options	110
Clearing forgotten passwords	116
Clearing CMOS settings	116
Flashing the BIOS	117
Boot menu	117
Boot menu enhancements	117
Diagnostics	118
Getting help and contacting Alienware	120
Self-help resources	120

Dell Alienware 15 R3 Service Manual - Page 9

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