Dell Alienware Aurora Alx Service Manual

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CHAPTER 10: PROCESSOR 
Processor
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:  To  guard  against  electrical  shock,  always  unplug  your computer  from  the  electrical  outlet  before  removing  the  side  panel(s). 
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform...

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Removing the Processor 
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).
WARNING:  Despite  having  a  plastic  shield,  the  processor  liquid-cooling assembly  may  be  very  hot  during  normal  operation.  Ensure  that  it  has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
Remove the processor liquid-cooling assembly...

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Replacing the Processor
CAUTION: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket. 
CAUTION:  Ground  yourself  by  touching  an  unpainted  metal  surface  on the back of the computer. 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Unpack the new processor. Ensure...

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When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.6. Ensure that the tab on the processor cover is positioned underneath the center-cover latch on the socket. 
Pivot the socket release lever back towards the socket, and snap it into place 7. to secure the processor.
Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the processor liquid-cooling 8. assembly. 
CAUTION:  Ensure  that  you  apply  new  thermal  grease.  New  thermal grease  is  critical  for...

CHAPTER 11: POWER SUPPLY 
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CHAPTER 11: POWER SUPPLY 

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CHAPTER 11: POWER SUPPLY 
Power Supply 
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:  To  guard  against  electrical  shock,  always  unplug  your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s). 
WARNING:  Do  not  operate  your  computer  with  any  cover(s)...

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Removing the Power Supply
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).
Lift the tab and slide the power-supply cover towards the back of the 3. chassis.
Lift the power-supply cover away from the chassis.4. 
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Disconnect the DC wire harness and the AC power cable from the power 5. supply.
Loosen the four captive screws that secure the power supply to the back of 6. the chassis. 
Slide the power supply through the back of the chassis.7. 
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Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the bezel.8. 
Remove the bezel from the power supply.9. 
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Replacing the Power Supply
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6. 
Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the bezel.2. 
Slide the power supply into the chassis through the back of the computer.3. 
Tighten the four captive screws that secure the power supply to the back of 4. the chassis. 
Connect the DC wire harness and the AC power cable to the power supply.5. 
Align the tabs on the power-supply cover with the slots on the power...

CHAPTER 12: BATTERY 
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CHAPTER 12: BATTERY