Dell Alienware Aurora Alx Service Manual

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CHAPTER 12: BATTERY 
Battery
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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 Coin-Cell Battery
Record all the screens in system setup (see “System Setup” on page 1. 107) so that you can restore the correct settings after the new battery has been installed. 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 2. 6.
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).
Remove any PCI-Express cards (see “Removing the...

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Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 6. them on. 
Enter system setup (see “Entering System Setup” on page 7. 107) and restore the settings you recorded before removing the battery.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Insert the new battery (CR2032) into the socket with the side labeled “+” 2. 
facing up, and press the battery into place.
Replace the PCI-Express cards (see “Replacing the...

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Removing the Theater-Lighting Batteries 
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).
Remove the drive-bay shroud (see “Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud” on 4. page 19).
Turn the drive-bay shroud over.5. 
Open the theater-lighting battery compartment door.6....

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Replacing the Theater-Lighting Batteries 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Insert the two new batteries (AA rechargeable) in the theater-lighting 2. battery compartment.
Close the theater-lighting battery-compartment door. 3. 
Replace the drive-bay shroud (see “Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud” on 4. page 19).
Close the PCI shroud (see “Closing the PCI Shroud“ on page 5. 18).
Replace the left side-panel (see “Replacing the Left Side-Panel“ on page 6....

CHAPTER 13: SYSTEM BOARD 
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CHAPTER 13: SYSTEM BOARD 
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_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,...

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Removing the System Board
Record all the screens in system setup (see “System Setup” on page 1. 107) so that you can restore the correct settings.
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 2. 6.
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).
Remove any PCI-Express cards (see “Removing the PCI-Express Card(s)” on 5. page 32). 
WARNING:  Despite  having  a  plastic...

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Replacing the System Board 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Slide the system board towards the back of the chassis and engage the 2. 
latches that secure it to the chassis.
Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the chassis.3. 
Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board. 4. 
NOTE:  For  information  on  system  board  connectors,  see  “System  Board Components” on page 14.
Replace the memory...

CHAPTER 14: MASTER I/O BOARD 
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