Dell Alienware Aurora R5 Service Manual

Replacing the stability foot
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Procedure
1 Tilt the computer towards the front until the base is facing up.
2 Align the tabs...

Removing the left-side cover
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Procedure
NOTE: Ensure that you remove the security cable and security screw from 
the...

2 Release the left-side cover away from the chassis and then lift it from the computer.1side panel release latch2top cover3left-side cover23 

Replacing the left-side cover
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in 
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practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at 
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Procedure
Align the tabs on the left-side cover with the slots on the chassis and snap the...

Removing the right-side 
cover
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in 
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Procedure
1 Carefully pry around the edges of the right-side cover from the chassis.
1chassis2right-side cover26 

2 Disconnect the lighting cable from the right-side cover.1right-side cover2lighting cable
3 Lift the right-side cover off the chassis.
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Replacing the right-side 
cover
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safety information that shipped with your computer and  follow the steps in 
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After working inside your computer, follow the instructions 
in 
After working inside your computer. For more safety best 
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at 
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
 
Procedure
1 Connect the lighting cable to the right-side cover.
2 Align the tabs on the...

Removing the top-cover 
assembly
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safety information that shipped with your computer and  follow the steps in 
Before working inside your computer. 
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions 
in 
After working inside your computer. For more safety best 
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at 
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
 
Prerequisites
1 Remove the left-side cover.
2 Remove the right-side cover.
Procedure
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3 Slide the lighting cable through the slot on the chassis.1lighting cable2chassis3screws (2)4top cover
4 Starting from the rear, release the tabs on the top cover from the slots on 
the chassis.
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