Dell Alienware Area-51m Service Manual - Page 80
Replacing the system board, Procedure
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Replacing the system board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. Procedure 1 Replace the left power-adapter port. 2 Turn the system board over and place it into the slot on the palm-rest assembly. NOTE: Do not keep the power-button board cable under the system board. 3 Replace the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Connect the keyboard cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable. 5 Connect the touchpad cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable. 6 Connect the audio daughter-board cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable. 7 Adhere the tape that secures the audio daughter-board cable to the system board. 8 Connect the connectors marked "MB" on the two graphics card cables to the system board. 80