Dell Alienware Aurora Alx Service Manual

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CHAPTER 2: LEFT SIDE-PANEL 
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1release panel2security cable slot
3latch4left side-panel
Removing the Left Side-Panel
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
NOTE: Ensure that you remove the security cable from the security cable slot (if applicable). 
Slide the latch to unlock the release panel.2. 
Lift the release panel to open the left-side panel.3. 
Place the left side-panel in a secure location.4. 
NOTE:  Theater  lighting  (available  only  in  Alienware  Aurora...

CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW  
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CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW  

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CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW  
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1memory module(s)2graphic cards (2)
3optical drives (3)4hard drives (4)
Inside View of Your Computer
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CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW  
1processor power connector (PWR2)2processor socket (CPU)
3processor fan connector (MB_CPU_FAN)4memory-module connector (DIMM2)(Aurora and Aurora ALX ) memory-module connector (DIMM3)(Aurora-R2)
5memory-module connector (DIMM1)6memory-module connector (DIMM4)
7memory-module connector (DIMM3) (Aurora and Aurora ALX) memory-module connector (DIMM2)(Aurora-R2)
8memory-module connector (DIMM6) (Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
9memory-module connector (DIMM5) (Aurora and...

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CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW  
1flexbay connector (FLEXBAY)2drive-bay shroud battery connector (FRONT_BEZEL)
3active-vent connector  (ACTIVE_VENT)4AlienHead connector (HEAD1)
5front-bezel right connector  
(FRONT_RIGHT)
6front-bezel left connector  
(FRONT_LEFT)
7PCI-fan connector (FAN_PCI)8left side-panel contact board connector (SIDE_L)
9power-select connector (PWR_SEL)10Bluetooth® connector (BLUETOOTH)
11power-LED board connector (BLINK)12wireless connector (WIRELESS)
13 hard-drive LED...

CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS  
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CHAPTER 5: SHROUDS 
CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS  

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CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS  
Shrouds
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. 
WARNING:  Do  not  operate  your  computer  with  any  cover(s)  (including computer  covers,  bezels,  filler  brackets,  front-panel  inserts,  etc.) removed. 
WARNING:  To  guard  against  electrical  shock,  always...

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CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS  
Opening the PCI Shroud
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Remove the left side-panel (see “Removing the Left Side-Panel“ on page 2. 11).
Press the release button and rotate the PCI shroud away from the chassis.3. 
Closing the PCI Shroud
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6. 
Lower the PCI shroud into the chassis until it clicks into place.2. 
Replace the left side-panel (see “Replacing the Left Side-Panel“ on page 3. 11)....

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CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS  
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1tabs (2)2drive-bay shroud 
Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Remove the left side-panel (see “Removing the Left Side-Panel“ on page 2. 11).
Open the PCI shroud (see “Opening the PCI Shroud” on page 3. 18).
Press the tabs and slide the drive-bay shroud towards the back of the 4. chassis.
Disconnect the drive-bay shroud battery cable from the connector on the 5. master I/O board.
Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud
Follow...

CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S) 
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CHAPTER 6: DRIVE(S)
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