Dell Alienware Aurora R6 Aurora R6 Service Manual - Page 3

Contents

1 Before working inside your computer

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Before you begin

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Safety instructions

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Recommended tools

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Screw list

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2 After working inside your computer

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3 Technical overview

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Inside view of your computer

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System-board components

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4 Removing the stability foot

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Procedure

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5 Replacing the stability foot

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Procedure

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6 Removing the left-side cover

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Procedure

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7 Replacing the left-side cover

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Procedure

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8 Removing the right-side cover

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Procedure

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9 Replacing the right-side cover

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Procedure

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10 Removing the top-cover assembly

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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11 Replacing the top-cover assembly

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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12 Removing the bottom cover

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Prerequisites

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Section	Page
Aurora R6 Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	9
Before you begin	9
Safety instructions	9
Recommended tools	9
Screw list	10
After working inside your computer	12
Technical overview	13
Inside view of your computer	13
System-board components	14
Removing the stability foot	15
Procedure	15
Replacing the stability foot	16
Procedure	16
Removing the left-side cover	17
Procedure	17
Replacing the left-side cover	18
Procedure	18
Removing the right-side cover	19
Procedure	19
Replacing the right-side cover	21
Procedure	21
Removing the top-cover assembly	23
Prerequisites	23
Procedure	23
Replacing the top-cover assembly	26
Procedure	26
Post-requisites	26
Removing the bottom cover	27
Prerequisites	27
Procedure	27
Replacing the bottom cover	29
Procedure	29
Post-requisites	29
Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive	30
Prerequisites	30
Procedure	30
Replacing the 3.5-inch hard drive	32
Procedure	32
Post-requisites	32
Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive	33
Prerequisites	33
Procedure	33
Replacing the 2.5-inch hard drive	35
Procedure	35
Post-requisites	35
Removing the U.2 solid-state drive	36
Prerequisites	36
Procedure	36
Replacing the U.2 solid-state drive	38
Procedure	38
Post-requisites	39
Removing the hard-drive cage	40
Procedure	40
Prerequisites	40
Replacing the hard-drive cage	41
Procedure	41
Post-requisites	41
Removing the power-supply unit	42
Prerequisites	42
Procedure	42
Replacing the power-supply unit	46
Procedure	46
Post-requisites	46
Removing the processor-cooling assembly	47
Prerequisites	47
Procedure	47
Replacing the processor-cooling assembly	50
Procedure	50
Post-requisites	51
Removing the coin-cell battery	52
Prerequisites	52
Procedure	52
Replacing the coin-cell battery	53
Procedure	53
Post-requisites	53
Removing the memory modules	54
Prerequisites	54
Procedure	54
Replacing the memory modules	55
Procedure	55
Post-requisites	56
Removing the solid-state drive	57
Prerequisites	57
Procedure	57
Replacing the solid-state drive	58
Procedure	58
Post-requisites	58
Removing the graphics card	59
Prerequisites	59
Procedure	59
Replacing the graphics card	61
Procedure	61
Post-requisites	61
Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly	62
Prerequisites	62
Procedure	62
Replacing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly	63
Procedure	63
Post-requisites	63
Removing the processor	64
Prerequisites	64
Procedure	64
Replacing the processor	65
Procedure	65
Post-requisites	65
Removing the wireless card	66
Prerequisites	66
Procedure	66
Replacing the wireless card	67
Procedure	67
Post-requisites	68
Removing the antenna	69
Prerequisites	69
Procedure	69
Replacing the antenna	71
Procedure	71
Post-requisites	71
Removing the front-chassis fan	72
Prerequisites	72
Procedure	72
Replacing the front-chassis fan	74
Procedure	74
Post-requisites	74
Removing the top-chassis fan	75
Prerequisites	75
Procedure	75
Replacing the top-chassis fan	77
Procedure	77
Post-requisites	77
Removing the optical drive	78
Prerequisites	78
Procedure	78
Replacing the optical drive	80
Procedure	80
Post-requisites	80
Removing the front bezel	81
Prerequisites	81
Procedure	81
Replacing the front bezel	83
Procedure	83
Post-requisites	83
Removing the power-button board	84
Prerequisites	84
Procedure	84
Replacing the power-button board	85
Procedure	85
Post-requisites	85
Removing the rear trim cover	86
Prerequisites	86
Procedure	86
Replacing the rear trim cover	87
Procedure	87
Post-requisites	87
Removing the system board	88
Prerequisites	88
Procedure	88
Replacing the system board	91
Procedure	91
Post-requisites	91
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program	91
Downloading drivers	92
Downloading the audio driver	92
Downloading the graphics driver	92
Downloading the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 driver	92
Downloading the chipset driver	92
Downloading the network driver	93
System setup	94
Boot Sequence	94
Navigation keys	94
BIOS overview	94
BIOS Features	95
Entering BIOS setup program	95
System setup options	95
System and setup password	98
Assigning a system password and setup password	98
Deleting or changing an existing system and or setup password	98
Clearing forgotten passwords	98
Prerequisites	99
Procedure	99
Post-requisites	99
Clearing CMOS Settings	99
Prerequisites	100
Procedure	100
Post-requisites	100
Troubleshooting	101
Flashing the BIOS	101
Flashing BIOS (USB key)	101
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics	101
Running the ePSA diagnostics	101
System diagnostic lights	102
Flea power release	102
Wi-Fi power cycle	102

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