Dell Alienware Aurora Alx Service Manual

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CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S) 
Drive(s)
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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Removing the Hard Drive(s)
CAUTION: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
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).
Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard-drive assembly  3. (if applicable).
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Press the release tabs and slide the hard-drive assembly out of the hard- 4. drive cage.
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Remove the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket by releasing the tabs 5. and lifting the hard drive out of the bracket (if applicable).
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Replacing the Hard Drive(s) 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6. 
See the documentation that shipped with your new hard drive and ensure 2. that the jumper positioning is correct.
Snap the hard-drive bracket on to the new hard drive (if applicable).3. 
Slide the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive cage until the release tabs 4. snap into place.
Connect the power and data cables to the hard-drive assembly  5. (if applicable).
Replace the left...

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Removing the Optical Drive(s) 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Press the AlienHead on the front of your computer to lower the drive panel.2. 
Remove the left side-panel (see “Removing the Left Side-Panel“ on page 3. 11).
Open the PCI shroud (see “Opening the PCI Shroud” on page 4. 18).
Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive (if applicable).5. 
Lift the securing tab and...

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CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S) 
Replacing the Optical Drive(s) 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Remove the new optical drive from its packaging. Save the original 2. packaging for storing or shipping the optical drive.
Remove the optical-drive bay filler (if applicable).3. 
Lift the securing tab and slide the optical drive through the front of the 4. computer until the securing tab snaps into place.
Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive (if applicable).5. 
Close...

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Removing the Media Card Reader 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Press the AlienHead on the front of your computer to lower the drive panel.2. 
Remove the left side-panel (see “Removing the Left Side-Panel“ on page 3. 11).
Open the PCI shroud (see “Opening the PCI Shroud” on page 4. 18).
Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable from the connector on the master I/O 5. board.
Lift the securing tab and slide...

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Remove the four screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the FlexBay 7. dock.
Slide the Media Card Reader out of the FlexBay dock.8.  

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Replacing the Media Card Reader 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6. 
Remove the new Media Card Reader from its packaging. Save the original 2. packaging for storing or shipping the Media Card Reader.
Slide the Media Card Reader into the FlexBay dock.3. 
Replace the four screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the FlexBay 4. dock.
Lift the securing tab and slide the FlexBay dock through the front of the 5. computer until the securing tab snaps into...

CHAPTER 6: PCI-EXPRESS CARD(S)  
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CHAPTER 6: PCI EXPRESS CARD(S)
CHAPTER 6: PCI-EXPRESS CARD(S)