Alienware Area-51 R3 Threadripper Edition, Service Manual

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Replacing the left AlienFX side-
panel connector
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 .
Procedure
1 Route the cable through the slot on the bracket and align the screw holes on
the left AlienFX side-panel connector with the screw holes on the bracket.
2 Replace the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the AlienFX side-panel
connector to the bracket.
3 Align the screw hole on the left AlienFX side-panel connector with the screw
hole on the chassis.
4 Replace the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the left AlienFX side-panel
connector to the chassis.
5 Connect the cable that connects the left AlienFX side-panel connector to the
system board. See “
I/O-board components ”.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “ Replacing the side panels ”.
2 Replace the stability foot .
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