Alienware M18x R2, Owner'S Manual

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Replacing the Subwoofer
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the subwoofer with the screw holes on the computer base.
2 Replace the screws that secure the subwoofer to the computer base.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the system board. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 87.
2 Replace the processor module. See "Replacing the Processor Module" on page 83.
3 Replace the processor heat-sink. See "Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink" on
page 80.
4 Replace the wireless Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 91.
5 Replace the mSATA card. See "Replacing the mSATA Card" on page 17.
6 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 41.
7 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Replacing the Palm Rest.
8 Replace the dispaly assembly. See “Replacing the Display Assembly” on page 48.
9 Replace the macro keyboard. See “Replacing the Macro Keyboard” on page 38.
10 Replace the keyboard. See “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 35.
11 Replace the center control cover. See "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on
page 29.
12 Replace the video card(s). See “Replacing the Video Card(s)” on page 75.
13 Replace the video-card heat-sink(s).
See “Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink(s)” on page 72.
14 Connect the processor heat-sink fan cable to the connector on the system board. See
"Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan" on page 77.
15 Connect the video card heat-sink fan cable to the connector on the system board.
See "Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s)" on page 69.
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