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19.

Enter the service tag (see 

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS

).  

 

 

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS  

 

 

1.

Ensure that the AC 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

 

 

 

 

NOTE: 

After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board.

Содержание Alienware M11x

Страница 1: ... 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 Regulatory model P06T series Regulatory type P06T001 P06T002 February 2010 Rev A00 Before You Begin Base Cover Battery Pack Hard Drive Assembly Memory Module s Wireless Mini Card s Hinge...

Страница 2: ...n the system board 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 p...

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

Страница 4: ...mage 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 safety be...

Страница 5: ...cal outlets 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack 7 Turn the computer top side up open the display and press the power button to ground the system board Back to Contents Page CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery se...

Страница 6: ...ect 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 i...

Страница 7: ...puter 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 s...

Страница 8: ... on the system board Replacing the Bluetooth Card 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Align the connector on the Bluetooth card with the connector on the system board and press gently 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 ...

Страница 9: ...ing the Keyboard 6 Replace the hinge cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover 7 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 8 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 ...

Страница 10: ...in Before You Begin 2 Use the adhesive on the coin cell battery and adhere it to the system board 3 Connect the coin cell battery cable to 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 dell com regulatory_complian...

Страница 11: ... cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover 7 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 8 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 ...

Страница 12: ...ssembly 10 Pull the pull tab to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board 11 Remove the four screws that secure the display 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_c...

Страница 13: ...he computer over and route the Mini Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base 6 Connect the 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 the hinge cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover 10 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 11 Replace th...

Страница 14: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Страница 15: ...p prevent damage 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 d...

Страница 16: ... on the system board 7 Tighten the two captive screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 8 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 9 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 10 Install the operating system for your computer as needed 11 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed Back to Contents Page 1 screws 4 2 hard drive bracke...

Страница 17: ...3 Turn the computer over and replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 4 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 ...

Страница 18: ...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 ...

Страница 19: ...board and ease the connectors on the I O board out of the slots on the computer Replacing the I O 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 dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using ...

Страница 20: ...to the connector on the I O board 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 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 scre...

Страница 21: ...st 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 perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is ...

Страница 22: ...e system board and press down on the 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 cover see Rep...

Страница 23: ...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 ...

Страница 24: ...rd cable from the connector on the status light board 11 Remove the five screws that secure the status light board to the palm rest assembly 12 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 best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www de...

Страница 25: ... Connect the power board cable to the connector on the status light 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 battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 10 Replace the base cover see Repl...

Страница 26: ... 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 your computer CAUTION On...

Страница 27: ...g 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 tab 2 notch 3 memory module c...

Страница 28: ... 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 perform ...

Страница 29: ...e 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 sys...

Страница 30: ...ystem board 9 Remove the four 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 CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist gro...

Страница 31: ...Connect 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 four screws that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer base 5 Connect the touch pad cable and status light board cable to their connectors on the system board and press down on the locking tabs ...

Страница 32: ...that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer base 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 screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

Страница 33: ... Begin 2 Place the power button board on the palm rest assembly and replace the two screws that secure the power button board to the palm rest assembly 3 Replace the status light board see Replacing the Status Light 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 Compli...

Страница 34: ... cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover 7 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack 8 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 ...

Страница 35: ...ARNING 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 you...

Страница 36: ...palm rest assembly see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly 11 Remove the 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 Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable from the connector on the system board WARNING Before wo...

Страница 37: ...g the Coin Cell Battery 8 Replace the Bluetooth card see Replacing the Bluetooth Card 9 Replace the palm rest assembly see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 10 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 11 Replace the hinge cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover 12 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 13 Replace the Mini Card s see Replacing the Mini Card s 14 Replace the...

Страница 38: ...hat 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 NOTE After you have replaced the system board enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board ...

Страница 39: ...under license Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 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 February 2010 ...

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