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Alienware

M11x R3 Service Manual

Regulatory model: P06T series Regulatory type: P06T003

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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Bluetooth

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03 - 2011 Rev. A00

Before You Begin

Base Cover

Battery Pack

Hard Drive

Memory Module(s)

Wireless Mini-Card(s)

Hinge Cover

Keyboard

Palm Rest Assembly

Status Light Board

Power Button Board

Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Coin-Cell Battery

Display Assembly

I/O Board

System Board

Speakers

System Setup

Flashing the BIOS

NOTE:

A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION:

A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.

WARNING:

A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Summary of Contents for Alienware M11x R3

Page 1: ...rporation in the United States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own 03 2011 Rev A00 Before You Begin Base Cover Battery Pack Hard Drive Memory Module s Wireless Mini Card s Hinge C...

Page 2: ...d 5 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 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 www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touch...

Page 3: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Page 4: ...l damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safet...

Page 5: ...service options Because availability varies by country and product some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues 1 Go to www dell com contactdell 2 Select your country or region 3 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need 4 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you Back to Content...

Page 6: ... user Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly NOTE Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time To avoid possible keyboard failure press and release F2 in even intervals until the System Setup screen appears NOTE If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows des...

Page 7: ...CPU Turbo Mode Allows you to enable or disable the Intel CPU turbo mode performance option Performance Options Allows you to enable or disable all over clocking functions SATA Operation Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated SATA hard drive controller l ATA SATA is configured for ATA mode l AHCI SATA is configured for AHCI mode SATA Hard Drive Displays the installed SATA hard...

Page 8: ...security feature on your computer Boot Menu Use the F5 or F6 keys to change the boot device priority You can choose from l Hard Drive l USB Storage l CD DVD BD l Removal Devices l Network Exit Menu Exit Saving Changes Allows you to exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Save Change Without Exit Allows you remain in System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding Changes Allows ...

Page 9: ...read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on your computer CAUTION Only a certified service...

Page 10: ... screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the system board 10 Lift the Bluetooth card to disconnect it from the connector on the system board Replacing the Bluetooth Card 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 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 ...

Page 11: ...place the hinge cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover 7 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 8 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive 9 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 10 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that...

Page 12: ... the system board Using a plastic scribe pry the coin cell battery from the system board Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 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 www dell com regulatory_compliance CAU...

Page 13: ... hinge cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover 7 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 8 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive 9 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 10 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray...

Page 14: ...the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard 11 Remove the palm rest assembly see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly 12 Pull the pull tab to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board 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 www d...

Page 15: ...ay assembly to the computer base 4 Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board 5 Turn the computer over and route the Mini Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base 6 Connect the Mini Card antenna cables to the Mini Card s 7 Replace the palm rest assembly see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 8 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 9 Replace th...

Page 16: ...y Pack 13 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

Page 17: ...the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list e Click Confirm 4 A list of results appear on the screen Click BIOS 5 Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file The File Download window appears 6 Click Save to save the file on your desktop The file downloads to your desktop 7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on your desktop and is ti...

Page 18: ...to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery Pack before working inside the computer CAUTION To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer before removing the hard drive assembly Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive CAUTION Only...

Page 19: ...the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 6 Place the hard drive assembly in the computer base 7 Press the hard drive assembly along the pull tab to connect the hard drive assembly to the connector on the system board 8 Tighten the three captive screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 9 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 10 Replace the base cover see Rep...

Page 20: ...d 12 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

Page 21: ...h the slots on the computer base and snap the cover in place 3 Close the display and turn the computer over 4 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 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 www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUT...

Page 22: ...er see Replacing the Base Cover Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

Page 23: ...ing the pull tab gently pull the I O board to disconnect it from the connector on the system board and ease the connectors on the I O board out of the slots on the computer 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 www dell com regulatory_complian...

Page 24: ...e palm rest assembly see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 7 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 8 Replace the hinge cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover 9 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 10 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive 11 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 12 Replace the base cover see Replac...

Page 25: ...y information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on your computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician sh...

Page 26: ...s on the system board and press down on their connector latches to secure the cables 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest assembly and lower the keyboard into place 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest assembly 5 Replace the two screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base 6 Replace the hinge cove...

Page 27: ... battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 12 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

Page 28: ...he connector latch and pull the pull tab to disconnect the status light board cable from the connector on the status light board 13 Remove the five screws that secure the status light board to the palm rest assembly 14 Lift the status light board off the palm rest assembly WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety ...

Page 29: ...ght board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 6 Replace the palm rest assembly see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 7 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 8 Replace the hinge cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover 9 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 10 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive 11 Replace the ...

Page 30: ... information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on your computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician sho...

Page 31: ...ing the Base Cover 6 Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer Click Start Control Panel System and Security System Back to Contents Page NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the computer may not boot 1 memory module connector 2 t...

Page 32: ...on that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on your computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perfor...

Page 33: ...ctive antistatic packaging For more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety information that shipped with your computer CAUTION Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place If you use excessive force you may damage the connector CAUTION The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion If you feel resistance check the connectors on the card and on the...

Page 34: ...uch pad cable and status light board cable from their connectors on the system board 11 Remove the three screws that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer base 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 www dell com regulatory_compliance CA...

Page 35: ...ect the Alienware logo light cable to the connector on the status light board 3 Align the palm rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the palm rest assembly into place 4 Replace the three screws that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer base 5 Slide the touch pad cable and status light board cable into their connectors on the system board and press down on their connector latc...

Page 36: ...low the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive 11 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 12 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 13 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to ...

Page 37: ...he power button board to the palm rest assembly 11 Lift the power button board off the palm rest assembly Replacing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 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 www dell com regulat...

Page 38: ...cing the Keyboard 6 Replace the hinge cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover 7 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 8 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive 9 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 10 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all ...

Page 39: ... 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 www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on y...

Page 40: ...he Bluetooth card see Removing the Bluetooth Card 12 Remove the coin cell battery see Removing the Coin Cell Battery 13 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 14 Remove the I O board see Removing the I O Board 15 Remove the four screws that secure the system board to the computer base WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with y...

Page 41: ...ly 9 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 10 Replace the hinge cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover 11 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 12 Replace the Mini Card s see Replacing the Mini Card s 13 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive 14 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 15 Replace the base cover see Re...

Page 42: ... adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly 2 Turn on the computer 3 Press F2 during POST to enter the system setup program 4 Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field Back to Contents Page ...

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