Alienware Aurora mALX Technical Reference
Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer
Overview
Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of
the computer:
•Hard Disk Drive
• Optical Device
• 4-in-1 Card Reader
•PC Card Slot
• TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse
• Audio Features
• Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR
• Adding a Printer
Hard Disk Drive
The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer. The hard disk can be
taken out to accommodate other 2.5” serial (SATA) hard disk drives with a height of
9.5 mm. The hard disk is accessible from the bottom of your computer as seen below.
Further details on removing and inserting the hard disk are available in “Upgrading the
Hard Disk Drive(s)” on page 6 - 4.
Figure 2 - 1 Hard Disk Location
