Dell Alienware 15 R4 Service Manual - Page 3

Contents

Before working inside your computer

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Before you begin

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Safety instructions

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8

Recommended tools

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Screw list

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After working inside your computer

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Removing the base cover

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Procedure

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11

Replacing the base cover

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Procedure

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13

Removing the wireless card

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the wireless card

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Removing the hard drive

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the hard drive

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Removing the solid-state drive

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the solid-state drive

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Removing the memory modules

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Section	Page
Alienware 15 R4 Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	8
Before you begin	8
Safety instructions	8
Recommended tools	8
Screw list	9
After working inside your computer	10
Removing the base cover	11
Procedure	11
Replacing the base cover	13
Procedure	13
Removing the wireless card	15
Prerequisites	15
Procedure	15
Replacing the wireless card	17
Procedure	17
Post-requisites	17
Removing the hard drive	18
Prerequisites	18
Procedure	18
Replacing the hard drive	20
Procedure	20
Post-requisites	21
Removing the solid-state drive	22
Prerequisites	22
Procedure	22
Replacing the solid-state drive	23
Procedure	23
Post-requisites	23
Removing the memory modules	24
Prerequisites	24
Procedure	24
Replacing the memory modules	25
Procedure	25
Post-requisites	25
Removing the rear-I/O cover	26
Prerequisites	26
Procedure	26
Replacing the rear-I/O cover	27
Procedure	27
Post-requisites	27
Removing the computer base	28
Prerequisites	28
Procedure	28
Replacing the computer base	30
Procedure	30
Post-requisites	31
Removing the coin-cell battery	32
Prerequisites	32
Procedure	32
Replacing the coin-cell battery	33
Procedure	33
Post-requisites	33
Removing the battery	34
Prerequisites	34
Procedure	34
Replacing the battery	35
Procedure	35
Post-requisites	35
Removing the touchpad bracket	36
Prerequisites	36
Procedure	36
Replacing the touchpad bracket	38
Procedure	38
Post-requisites	38
Removing the touchpad	39
Prerequisites	39
Procedure	39
Replacing the touchpad	41
Procedure	41
Post-requisites	41
Removing the I/O board	42
Prerequisites	42
Procedure	42
Replacing the I/O board	43
Procedure	43
Post-requisites	43
Removing the speakers	44
Prerequisites	44
Procedure	44
Replacing the speakers	45
Procedure	45
Post-requisites	45
Removing the system board	46
Prerequisites	46
Procedure	46
Replacing the system board	50
Procedure	50
Post-requisites	52
Removing the keyboard	53
Prerequisites	53
Procedure	53
Replacing the keyboard	55
Procedure	55
Post-requisites	56
Removing the macro keys	57
Prerequisites	57
Procedure	57
Replacing the macro keys	58
Procedure	58
Post-requisites	58
Removing the heat-sink assembly	59
Prerequisites	59
Procedure	59
Replacing the heat-sink assembly	61
Procedure	61
Post-requisites	62
Removing the power-adapter port	63
Prerequisites	63
Procedure	63
Replacing the power-adapter port	64
Procedure	64
Post-requisites	64
Removing the power-button board	65
Prerequisites	65
Procedure	65
Replacing the power-button board	66
Procedure	66
Post-requisites	66
Removing the palm rest	67
Prerequisites	67
Procedure	67
Replacing the palm rest	68
Procedure	68
Post-requisites	68
Removing the display assembly	69
Prerequisites	69
Procedure	69
Replacing the display assembly	71
Procedure	71
Post-requisites	72
Downloading drivers	74
Operating system	74
Downloading the audio driver	74
Downloading the graphics driver	74
Downloading the USB driver	75
Downloading the Wi-Fi driver	75
Downloading the media-card reader driver	76
Downloading the chipset driver	76
Downloading the network driver	76
System setup	78
Boot Sequence	78
Navigation keys	78
System setup	78
Entering BIOS setup program	79
Enabling or disabling the USB in BIOS setup program	79
Identifying the hard drive in BIOS setup program	79
Checking the system memory in BIOS setup program	79
System setup options	79
Troubleshooting	84
Flashing the BIOS	84
Flashing BIOS (USB key)	84
Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive	84
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics	85
Running the ePSA Diagnostics	85
Diagnostics	85
Wi-Fi power cycle	86
Flea power release	87
Getting help and contacting Alienware	88
Self-help resources	88

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