Before you Begin
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Before You Begin
Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices
CAUTION:
To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open
programs before you turn off your computer.
1
Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2
Click
Start
and click
Shut Down
.
Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.
NOTE:
If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of
your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical
outlets.
4
Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices
from your computer.
5
Press and hold the power button, while the computer is unplugged, to
ground the system board.
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential
damage and ensure your personal safety.
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat
and clean.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their
edges and avoid touching pins and contacts.
WARNING:
Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or
panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels,
and screws before connecting to the power source.
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Summary of Contents for Alienware Aurora R4
Page 16: ...16 Before you Begin ...
Page 24: ...24 Technical Overview ...
Page 28: ...28 Left Side Panel ...
Page 31: ...Hard Drive s 31 2 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 ...
Page 32: ...32 Hard Drive s ...
Page 36: ...36 Hard Drive Fan Assembly ...
Page 39: ...Optical Drive s 39 2 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 ...
Page 40: ...40 Optical Drive s ...
Page 56: ...56 PCI Fan Assembly ...
Page 62: ...62 Graphics Card ...
Page 69: ...Memory Fan 69 2 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 ...
Page 70: ...70 Memory Fan ...
Page 74: ...74 Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly ...
Page 81: ...Processor 81 ...
Page 82: ...82 Processor ...
Page 88: ...88 Power Supply ...
Page 92: ...92 Coin Cell Battery ...
Page 98: ...98 System Board Assembly ...
Page 102: ...102 Master I O Board ...
Page 106: ...106 Top Lighting Board ...
Page 108: ...108 Right Side Top Panel 2 Remove the screw that secures the right side top panel ...
Page 112: ...112 Right Side Top Panel ...
Page 116: ...116 Right Side Middle Panel ...
Page 120: ...120 Right Lighting Board ...
Page 135: ...Back Bezel 135 1 screws 2 2 back bezel 3 tabs 1 2 3 ...
Page 140: ...140 WiFi Bluetooth Assembly ...
Page 144: ...144 Top I O Panel ...
Page 158: ...158 System Setup Utility ...
Page 162: ...162 Specifications ...