Alienware Area-51 ALX, Service Manual

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Removing the Right AlienFX Side-Panel Connector
NOTE: 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 dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1. Remove the stability foot .
2. Remove both the left and right side-panels. See “ Removing the Side Panels ”.
Procedure
1. Lay the chassis on the left side.
2. Disconnect the cable that connects the right AlienFX side-panel connector to the I/O board. See “
I/O Board Components ”.
3. Remove the screw that secures the right AlienFX side-panel connector assembly to the chassis.
4. Remove the right AlienFX side-panel connector assembly from the chassis.
1. screw 2. right AlienFX side-panel connector assembly
3. AlienFX side-panel cable 4. AlienFX side-panel connector
5. Remove the screws that secure the right AlienFX side-panel connector to the bracket and set it aside in a secure location.
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