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Before working inside your computer........................ 12

Before you begin

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Safety instructions

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Recommended tools

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After working inside your computer........................... 14

Removing the base panel................................................. 15

Procedure

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Replacing the base panel..................................................18

Procedure

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Removing the memory modules................................... 19

Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the memory modules....................................21

Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Removing the solid-state drives.................................. 23

Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the solid-state drives...................................25

Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Summary of Contents for 15 R2

Page 1: ...ormaci n consulte Especificaciones en Dell com support Connect the power adapter and press the power button Sluit de netadapter aan en druk op de aan uitknop Connectez l adaptateur d alimentation et a...

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Page 3: ...DellTM and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc in the United States and or other jurisdictions All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies 2015 08 R...

Page 4: ...xternal graphics port Connect an Alienware Graphics Amplifier 2 HDMI port Connect a TV or another HDMI in enabled device Provides video and audio output 2 1 Views Specifications Back Left Right Base D...

Page 5: ...ibernate state you must connect the power adapter to charge your devices using the PowerShare port You must enable this feature in BIOS setup program NOTE Certain USB devices may not charge when the c...

Page 6: ...up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 3 3 USB 3 0 port Connect peripherals such as storage devices printers and so on Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps 4 Network port Connect an Ethernet RJ45 cable f...

Page 7: ...utton Power status light Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off or in sleep state Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut down...

Page 8: ...nd so on 2 Camera Allows you to video chat capture photos and record videos 3 Camera status light Turns on when the camera is in use 4 Right microphone Provides sound input for audio recording voice c...

Page 9: ...pad Power adapter Camera Communications Battery Video Audio Display Media card reader Keyboard Dimensions and weight Height 34 mm 1 34 in Width 385 80 mm 15 19 in Depth 270 20 mm 10 64 in Weight maxi...

Page 10: ...weight Computer environment Storage Touch pad Power adapter Camera Communications Battery Video Audio Display Media card reader Keyboard System information Computer model Alienware 15 R2 Processor 6t...

Page 11: ...d connectors Dimensions and weight Computer environment Storage Touch pad Power adapter Camera Communications Battery Video Audio Display Media card reader Keyboard Memory Slot Two SODIMM slots Type D...

Page 12: ...dio Display Media card reader Keyboard Ports and connectors External Network One RJ45 port USB One USB 3 0 port with PowerShare Two USB 3 0 ports One Thunderbolt 3 USB Type C port Audio video One HDMI...

Page 13: ...er environment Storage Touch pad Power adapter Camera Communications Battery Video Audio Display Media card reader Keyboard Communications Ethernet 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on s...

Page 14: ...e Touch pad Power adapter Camera Communications Battery Video Audio Display Media card reader Keyboard Video Controller Memory Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 Shared system memory Discrete NVIDIA GeF...

Page 15: ...Power adapter Camera Communications Battery Video Audio Display Media card reader Keyboard Audio Controller Creative Sound Core3D EX with Creative Sound Blaster X Fi MB3 Speaker Two Klipsch powered st...

Page 16: ...connectors Dimensions and weight Computer environment Storage Touch pad Power adapter Camera Communications Battery Video Audio Display Media card reader Keyboard Storage Interface SATA 6 Gbps Hard dr...

Page 17: ...onnectors Dimensions and weight Computer environment Storage Touch pad Power adapter Camera Communications Battery Video Audio Display Media card reader Keyboard Media card reader Type One 3 in 1 slot...

Page 18: ...er Keyboard Display Full HD Ultra HD Type 15 6 inch 15 6 inch Resolution maximum 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 Dimensions Height 224 30 mm 8 83 in 219 31 mm 8 63 in Width 360 mm 14 17 in 358 62 mm 14 12 in...

Page 19: ...Type Backlit keyboard Shortcut keys Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions To type the alternate char...

Page 20: ...plifier Disable Enable wireless Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Switch to external display Decrease brightness Increase brightness Disable Enable touch pad Disable Enable AlienFX Macro keys...

Page 21: ...s Dimensions and weight Computer environment Storage Touch pad Power adapter Camera Communications Battery Video Audio Display Media card reader Keyboard Camera Resolution Still image 2 1 megapixel Vi...

Page 22: ...ectors Dimensions and weight Computer environment Storage Touch pad Power adapter Camera Communications Battery Video Audio Display Media card reader Keyboard Touch pad Resolution Horizontal 1727 dpi...

Page 23: ...ions Height 19 85 mm 0 78 in Width 333 85 mm 13 14 in Depth 79 10 mm 3 11 in Weight maximum 0 497 kg 1 10 lb Voltage 14 8 VDC Charging time when the computer is off approximate 4 hours Operating time...

Page 24: ...Camera Communications Battery Video Audio Display Media card reader Keyboard Power adapter Type 180 W 240 W Input voltage 100 VAC 240 VAC Input frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Input current 2 34 A 2 50 A 3 50...

Page 25: ...Temperature range 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F 40 C to 65 C 40 F to 149 F Relative humidity maximum 10 to 90 non condensing 0 to 95 non condensing Vibration maximum 0 66 GRMS 1 30 GRMS Shock maximum 110...

Page 26: ...UPMIDIAS Alienware 15 Service Manual Computer Model Alienware 15 R2 Regulatory Model P42F Regulatory Type P42F002...

Page 27: ...he problem WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Copyright 2015 Dell Inc All rights reserved This product is protected by U S and international copyright...

Page 28: ...puter 14 Removing the base panel 15 Procedure 15 Replacing the base panel 18 Procedure 18 Removing the memory modules 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 Replacing the memory modules 21 Procedure 21 Post...

Page 29: ...ireless card 32 Prerequisites 32 Procedure 32 Replacing the wireless card 34 Procedure 34 Post requisites 35 Removing the palm rest 36 Prerequisites 36 Procedure 36 Replacing the palm rest 43 Procedur...

Page 30: ...d 56 Prerequisites 56 Procedure 56 Replacing the power button board 59 Procedure 59 Post requisites 59 Removing the status light board 60 Prerequisites 60 Procedure 61 Replacing the status light board...

Page 31: ...71 Prerequisites 71 Procedure 71 Replacing the front AlienFX LED board 73 Procedure 73 Post requisites 73 Removing the hinge covers 74 Prerequisites 74 Procedure 74 Replacing the hinge covers 76 Proc...

Page 32: ...display panel 88 Prerequisites 88 Procedure 88 Replacing the display panel 91 Procedure 91 Post requisites 91 Removing the display hinges 92 Prerequisites 92 Procedure 92 Replacing the display hinges...

Page 33: ...rerequisites 103 Procedure 103 Replacing the Alienware AlienHead LED board 106 Procedure 106 Post requisites 106 Removing the display panel AlienFX LEDs 107 Prerequisites 107 Procedure 108 Replacing t...

Page 34: ...Removing the heat sink assembly 120 Prerequisites 120 Procedure 120 Replacing the heat sink assembly 122 Procedure 122 Post requisites 122 Removing the fans 123 Prerequisites 123 Procedure 123 Replaci...

Page 35: ...placing the battery 135 Procedure 135 Post requisites 135 Removing the computer base 136 Prerequisites 136 Procedure 136 Replacing the computer base 138 Procedure 138 Post requisites 138 BIOS setup pr...

Page 36: ...UPMIDIAS Getting help and contacting Alienware 147 Self help resources 147 Contacting Alienware 147 11...

Page 37: ...instructions 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 4 Disconnect all cables such as telephone cables network cables and so on from your computer 5 Disconnec...

Page 38: ...regulatory_compliance CAUTION Before touching anything inside your computer ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface such as the metal at the back of the computer While you work periodi...

Page 39: ...d ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer 2 Connect any external devices peripherals and cables you removed before working on your computer 3 Replace any media cards discs and any othe...

Page 40: ...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 Procedure 1 Clo...

Page 41: ...UPMIDIAS 4 Slide and remove the base panel from the computer base 1 computer base 2 captive screws 2 3 base panel 4 plastic scribe 16...

Page 42: ...Disconnect the battery cable from the system board 1 battery cable 6 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 7 Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to ground the syste...

Page 43: ...tructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the...

Page 44: ...uter 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_...

Page 45: ...UPMIDIAS 2 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory module slot 1 securing clips 2 2 memory modules 2 3 memory module slot 20...

Page 46: ...low 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...

Page 47: ...an angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place NOTE If you do not hear the click remove the memory module and reinstall it 1 securing clips 2 2 notch 3 tab 4 memory modules 2 5 m...

Page 48: ...ns in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Solid state drives are fragile Exercise ca...

Page 49: ...UPMIDIAS 2 Slide and remove the solid state drive from the solid state drive slot 1 screw 2 solid state drive slot 3 solid state drives 2 24...

Page 50: ...de your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Solid state drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the har...

Page 51: ...ng 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 CAUTI...

Page 52: ...2 keyboard cable 3 keyboard backlight cable 4 routing guides 3 5 hard drive assembly 6 computer base 2 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 3 Using the pull tab d...

Page 53: ...Lift and slide the hard drive assembly off the computer base 1 pull tab 2 hard drive cable 3 screws 4 4 hard drive assembly 6 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive as...

Page 54: ...UPMIDIAS 7 Lift the hard drive bracket off the hard drive assembly 1 hard drive assembly 2 hard drive bracket 3 screws 4 29...

Page 55: ...UPMIDIAS 8 Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive 1 interposer 2 hard drive 30...

Page 56: ...ard drive 2 Align the screw holes on the hard drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive assembly 3 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive assembly 4 Slide t...

Page 57: ...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 Prerequisites R...

Page 58: ...UPMIDIAS 4 Lift and slide the wireless card out of the wireless card slot 1 wireless card bracket 2 antenna cables 2 3 screw 4 wireless card 5 wireless card slot 6 tabs 2 7 notches 2 33...

Page 59: ...damaging the wireless card do not place any cables under it 1 Align the notches on the wireless card with the tabs on the wireless card slot 2 Slide the wireless card at an angle into the wireless ca...

Page 60: ...the screw that secures the wireless card bracket to the system board 1 wireless card slot 2 antenna cables 2 3 notches 2 4 tabs 2 5 screw 6 wireless card 7 wireless card bracket Post requisites Replac...

Page 61: ...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 Prerequisites...

Page 62: ...t the keyboard backlight cable keyboard cable macro keys cable and macro keys backlight cable from the system board 1 keyboard backlight cable 2 routing guides 3 3 latches 4 4 keyboard cable 5 macro k...

Page 63: ...s that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer base 1 screws 15 2 computer base 4 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 5 Lift the computer base and rest the display on...

Page 64: ...om the release hole to release it from the tabs on the computer base 1 palm rest assembly 2 computer base 3 release hole 7 Place the computer in an upright position 8 Using a plastic scribe pry up alo...

Page 65: ...d cable keyboard backlight cable macro keys cable and macro keys backlight cable from the slot on the computer base 1 palm rest assembly 2 plastic scribe 10 Carefully turn the palm rest assembly over...

Page 66: ...3 power button board cable 12 Turn the palm rest assembly over 13 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 6 in Removing the keyboard 14 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in Removing the powe...

Page 67: ...UPMIDIAS 16 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the touch pad 1 palm rest 42...

Page 68: ...1 to step 7 in Replacing the keyboard 5 Connect the power button board cable to the system board 6 Carefully turn the palm rest assembly over and slide the keyboard cable keyboard backlight cable macr...

Page 69: ...ing inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory modules...

Page 70: ...UPMIDIAS 3 Remove the screws that secure the touch pad bracket to the palm rest assembly 1 latches 2 2 touch pad cable 3 touch pad buttons cable 4 screws 5 5 touch pad bracket 45...

Page 71: ...UPMIDIAS 4 Release the tabs that secure the touch pad bracket to the palm rest assembly and lift the touch pad bracket off the palm rest assembly 1 touch pad bracket 2 palm rest assembly 3 tabs 4 46...

Page 72: ...UPMIDIAS 5 Lift the touch pad off the palm rest assembly 1 palm rest assembly 2 touch pad 47...

Page 73: ...on the palm rest assembly place the touch pad on the palm rest assembly 2 Align the screw holes on the touch pad bracket with the screw holes on the palm rest assembly and snap the touch pad bracket i...

Page 74: ...uctions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remov...

Page 75: ...UPMIDIAS 2 Note the touch pad cable and status light cable routings and peel off the cables from the keyboard bracket 1 latches 2 2 touch pad cable 3 status light cable 4 keyboard bracket 50...

Page 76: ...UPMIDIAS 3 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm rest assembly 1 keyboard bracket 2 screws 8 51...

Page 77: ...UPMIDIAS 4 Lift the keyboard bracket at an angle and remove it from the tabs on the palm rest assembly 1 keyboard bracket 2 palm rest assembly 3 tabs 3 52...

Page 78: ...UPMIDIAS 5 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm rest assembly 1 keyboard 2 screws 2 53...

Page 79: ...UPMIDIAS 6 Lift the keyboard at an angle and remove it from the tabs on the palm rest assembly 1 palm rest assembly 2 keyboard 3 tabs 5 54...

Page 80: ...holes on the keyboard with the screw holes on the palm rest assembly 3 Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm rest assembly 4 Align the screw holes on the keyboard bracket with the s...

Page 81: ...e instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel...

Page 82: ...t the power button board cable from the power button board 1 power button board cable 2 latches 2 3 touch pad cable 4 status light cable 3 Remove the screws that secure the power button board to the p...

Page 83: ...UPMIDIAS 4 Lift the power button board off the palm rest assembly 1 palm rest assembly 2 power button board 3 screws 2 58...

Page 84: ...om regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the power button board with the screw holes on the palm rest assembly 2 Replace the screws that secure the power button board to the palm...

Page 85: ...our 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 reg...

Page 86: ...t the latch and disconnect the status light board cable from the status light board 1 latch 2 status light board cable 3 status light board 2 Remove the screws that secure the status light board to th...

Page 87: ...UPMIDIAS 3 Lift the status light board off the palm rest assembly 1 screws 2 2 status light board 3 palm rest assembly 62...

Page 88: ...latory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the status light board with the screw holes on the palm rest assembly 2 Replace the screws that s...

Page 89: ...er working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory m...

Page 90: ...UPMIDIAS 3 Lift the I O board off the computer base 1 screws 2 2 I O board 3 computer base 4 latch 5 I O board cable 65...

Page 91: ...ctices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the I O board with the screw holes on the computer base 2 Replace the screws t...

Page 92: ...er working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory m...

Page 93: ...front AlienFX LED cable routing and peel off the cable from the battery 1 speaker cable 2 tape 3 front AlienFX LED cable 4 speakers 2 4 Remove the speaker cable from the routing guides on the battery...

Page 94: ...UPMIDIAS 5 Lift the speakers along with its cable off the computer base 1 routing guides 6 2 speaker cable 3 battery 4 computer base 5 speakers 2 69...

Page 95: ...t www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Using the alignment posts place the speakers on the computer base 2 Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the battery and computer base...

Page 96: ...see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory modules 3 Remove the solid state drives 4 Follow the procedure...

Page 97: ...UPMIDIAS 4 Lift the front AlienFX LED boards off the tubes 1 front AlienFX LED board cables 2 2 screws 4 3 front AlienFX LED boards 2 4 tubes 2 5 computer base 72...

Page 98: ...ce Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the front AlienFX LED boards with the screw holes on the tubes 2 Replace the screws that secure the front AlienFX LED boards to the tubes 3 Connect the front Al...

Page 99: ...tructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Rem...

Page 100: ...UPMIDIAS 3 Remove the hinge covers from the computer base 1 display assembly 2 screws 2 3 hinge covers 2 4 computer base 75...

Page 101: ...er For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the hinge covers with the screw holes on the comput...

Page 102: ...ide your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory modules 3 Remov...

Page 103: ...over and open the display as far as possible 5 Carefully remove the antenna cables through the slot on the computer base 6 Peel off the adhesive tape that secures the antenna cables to the system boar...

Page 104: ...om the system board and remove it from the routing guide on the display hinges 1 display cable 2 latch 3 computer base 4 routing guides 2 5 antenna cables 2 6 adhesive tapes 2 7 logo board cable 10 Re...

Page 105: ...UPMIDIAS 11 Lift the display assembly off the computer base 1 display assembly 2 screws 4 3 computer base 80...

Page 106: ...h the routing guide on the display hinge 4 Connect the logo board cable to the system board and secure it with the tape 5 Slide the display cable into the system board and press down on the latch to s...

Page 107: ...UPMIDIAS 3 Replace the wireless card 4 Replace the solid state drives 5 Replace the memory modules 6 Replace the base panel 82...

Page 108: ...inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory modules 3 R...

Page 109: ...UPMIDIAS 2 Carefully lift the display bezel and turn it over 1 display bezel 3 Lift the latches and disconnect the display board cables from the logo board 84...

Page 110: ...UPMIDIAS 4 Peel off the adhesive tape and disconnect the logo board cable from the logo board 1 logo board 2 display board cables 3 3 adhesive tape 4 logo board cable 85...

Page 111: ...UPMIDIAS 5 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the logo board 1 display bezel 86...

Page 112: ...om step 1 to step 2 in Replacing the logo board 2 Connect the logo board cable to the logo board and secure it with the adhesive tape 3 Slide the display board cables into the logo board and press dow...

Page 113: ...y best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory modules 3 Remove the solid state drives 4 Remov...

Page 114: ...UPMIDIAS 2 Gently lift the display panel and turn it over 1 screws 4 2 display back cover 3 display panel 3 Lift the latch and disconnect the display cable from the display panel 89...

Page 115: ...UPMIDIAS 4 Lift the display panel off the display back cover 1 display panel 2 latch 3 display cable 4 display back cover 90...

Page 116: ...e display cable into the display panel and press down on the latch to secure the cable 2 Turn the display panel over 3 Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display ba...

Page 117: ...y best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory modules 3 Remove the solid state drives 4 Remov...

Page 118: ...UPMIDIAS 2 Lift the display hinges off the display assembly 1 display hinges 2 2 screws 6 3 display back cover 93...

Page 119: ...page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the display back cover 2 Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to...

Page 120: ...ur computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory modules 3 Remove the...

Page 121: ...UPMIDIAS Procedure 1 Peel off the tape that secures the camera cable to the camera and disconnect the camera cable from the camera module 1 tape 2 camera module 3 camera cable 4 display back cover 96...

Page 122: ...UPMIDIAS 2 Note the location of the camera module and pry it off the display back cover using a plastic scribe 1 camera module 2 plastic scribe 3 display back cover 97...

Page 123: ..._compliance Procedure 1 Using the alignment posts adhere the camera module to the display back cover 2 Connect the camera cable to the camera module and adhere the tape that secures the camera cable t...

Page 124: ...age at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory modules 3 Remove the solid state drives 4 Remove the wireless card 5 Follow the procedure from step...

Page 125: ...isplay board and camera cable from the display back cover 1 display back cover 2 display board and camera cable 3 routing guides 3 3 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in Removing the Alienwar...

Page 126: ...UPMIDIAS 4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in Removing the display panel AlienFX LED 1 display back cover 101...

Page 127: ...step 3 in Replacing the Alienware AlienHead LED board 3 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in Replacing the display panel AlienFX LEDs 4 Adhere the display board and camera cable to the displa...

Page 128: ...e at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory modules 3 Remove the solid state drives 4 Remove the wireless card 5 Follow the procedure from step 1...

Page 129: ...uting and peel off the cable from the display back cover 1 Alienware AlienHead LED cable 2 tape 3 display back cover 3 Note the location of the Alienware AlienHead LED board and peel off the Alienware...

Page 130: ...UPMIDIAS 4 Lift Alienware AlienHead LED board along with its cable off the display back cover 1 Alienware AlienHead LED cable 2 Alienware AlienHead LED board 3 display back cover 105...

Page 131: ...to the display back cover 2 Route the Alienware AlienHead LED cable on the display back cover and adhere it to the display back cover 3 Adhere the tape that secures the Alienware AlienHead LED board t...

Page 132: ...t practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory modules 3 Remove the solid state drives 4 Remove the...

Page 133: ...back cover 1 display back cover 2 display panel AlienFX LED cables 2 3 tapes 2 2 Note the routing of the display panel AlienFX LED cables and peel off the cables from the display back cover 3 Note the...

Page 134: ...UPMIDIAS 4 Lift the display panel AlienFX LEDs along with the cables off the display back cover 1 display back cover 2 display panel AlienFX LED cables 2 3 display panel AlienFX LEDs 2 109...

Page 135: ...display back cover 2 Route the display panel AlienFX LED cables on the display back cover and adhere the cables to the display back cover 3 Adhere the tapes that secure the display panel AlienFX LEDs...

Page 136: ...y best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory modules 3 Remove the solid state drives 4 Remov...

Page 137: ...UPMIDIAS 2 Note the location of the logo board and pry the logo board off the display bezel using a plastic scribe 1 display bezel 2 logo board 3 plastic scribe 112...

Page 138: ...practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Adhere the logo board to the display bezel 2 Turn the display bezel over Post requisites 1 Follow t...

Page 139: ...e 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 desired changes again after you replace the system board NOT...

Page 140: ...om the system board 1 pull tab 2 hard drive cable 3 power adapter port cable 4 computer base 5 fan cables 2 4 Turn the computer over 5 Lift the latch and disconnect the I O board cable from the system...

Page 141: ...system board 1 latch 2 I O board cable 3 speaker cable 4 front AlienFX LED cable 5 tape 8 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base 9 Lift the system board at an angle and s...

Page 142: ...the computer base 1 system board 2 screws 6 11 Turn the system board over 12 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the heat sink assembly 13 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 2...

Page 143: ...changes again after you replace the system board Procedure 1 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 2 in Replacing the coin cell battery 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 2 in Replacing the...

Page 144: ...the palm rest 4 Replace the wireless card 5 Replace the solid state drives 6 Replace the memory modules 7 Replace the base panel Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program 1 Turn on the compu...

Page 145: ...eat sink to cool before you touch it CAUTION For maximum cooling of the processor do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of...

Page 146: ...UPMIDIAS 2 Lift the heat sink assembly off the system board 1 heat sink assembly 2 system board 3 captive screws 8 121...

Page 147: ...stem board and fan are reinstalled together If either the system board or the fan is replaced use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved Procedure 1 Align...

Page 148: ...ices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory module 3 Remove the solid state drives 4 Remove the wireles...

Page 149: ...UPMIDIAS 2 Lift the processor fan and video card fan off the computer base 1 processor fan 2 computer base 3 video card fan 4 screws 4 124...

Page 150: ...com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the processor fan and video card fan with the screw holes on the computer base 2 Replace screws that secure the processor fan and video...

Page 151: ...uisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory modules 3 Remove the solid state drives 4 Remove the wireless card 5 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 11 in Removing the palm rest 6 Remove...

Page 152: ...UPMIDIAS 4 Lift the power adapter port along with its cable off the computer base 1 routing guide 2 power adapter port bracket 3 screws 2 4 power adapter port 5 power adapter port cable 127...

Page 153: ...ot on the computer base 2 Align the screw holes on the power adapter port bracket with the screw holes on the power adapter port 3 Replace the screws that secure the power adapter port bracket to the...

Page 154: ...ance CAUTION Removing the coin cell battery resets the BIOS setup program s settings to default It is recommended that you note the BIOS setup program s settings before removing the coin cell battery...

Page 155: ...UPMIDIAS 2 Using a plastic scribe gently pry out the coin cell battery from the system board 1 coin cell battery cable 2 coin cell battery 3 system board 130...

Page 156: ...the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Adhere the coin cell battery to the system board 2 Connect the coin cell battery cable to the system board Post r...

Page 157: ...ty best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel 2 Remove the memory modules 3 Remove the solid state drives 4 Remo...

Page 158: ...the front AlienFX LED cable routing and peel off the cable from the battery 1 speaker cable 2 routing guides 3 3 battery 4 front AlienFX LED cable 3 Remove the screws that secure the battery to the co...

Page 159: ...UPMIDIAS 4 Lift the battery off the computer base 1 screws 2 2 battery 3 computer base 134...

Page 160: ...1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the computer base 2 Replace the screws that secure the battery to the computer base 3 Adhere the front AlienFX LED cable to the battery...

Page 161: ...ove the base panel 2 Remove the memory modules 3 Remove the solid state drives 4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the hard drive 5 Remove the wireless card 6 Remove the I O board...

Page 162: ...UPMIDIAS 1 computer base 137...

Page 163: ...ace the computer base on a flat surface Post requisites 1 Replace the power adapter port 2 Replace the battery 3 Replace the fans 4 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 11 in Replacing the system...

Page 164: ...configuration information Set or change a user selectable option such as the user password type of hard drive installed enabling or disabling base devices and so on BIOS setup program options NOTE Dep...

Page 165: ...lays the type of AC adapter connected to your computer System Memory Displays the system memory Extended Memory Displays the extended memory Memory Speed Displays the memory speed Advanced Intel R Spe...

Page 166: ...ke support feature NOTE If USB PowerShare is enabled a device connected to the USB PowerShare connector may not wake the computer Default Disabled SATA Operation Allows you to configure the operating...

Page 167: ...ord is clear or set Default Not set System password Status Displays if the system password is clear or set Default Not set HDD password Status Displays if the HDD password is clear or set Default Not...

Page 168: ...ttempts to boot from If the computer cannot boot from the device you select it attempts to boot from the next bootable device You can use this feature to change the Current Boot Sequence change the bo...

Page 169: ...computer generates an error message Changing boot sequence for the current boot 1 If you are booting from a USB device connect the USB device to a USB port 2 Turn on or restart your computer 3 When F...

Page 170: ...UPMIDIAS 4 Use the arrow keys to highlight the boot priority and press Enter to display the different devices 5 Select the device and press Enter to set the boot priority 145...

Page 171: ...ot have the Service Tag use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your computer model 4 Click Drivers downloads 5 Select the operating system installed on your computer 6 Scroll down the page...

Page 172: ...8 1 Get started app Windows 10 Help Tips app Windows 8 1 Information about Alienware products and services www alienware com Troubleshooting information user manuals setup instructions product specif...

Page 173: ...UPMIDIAS NOTE If you do not have an active internet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product catalog 148...

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