Dell Alienware Aurora Alx Service Manual

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CHAPTER 16: RIGHT SIDE-PANEL(S) 
Replacing the Right Side-Panel(s) 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Align the right bottom-panel to the bottom of the computer and slide it into 2. position.
Slide the lighting board into position and replace the two screws that secure 3. the lighting board to the chassis.
Connect the lighting-board cable to the connector on the master I/O board. 4. 
Slide the right top-panel into position.5. 
Place the chassis on its side.6. 
Replace...

CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY 
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CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY
CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY 

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CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY 
Active-Venting Assembly
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...

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CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY 
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Removing the Active-Venting Assembly
NOTE: Active-venting assembly is available only in Alienware Aurora ALX.
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).
Remove the screw that secures the right top-panel to the...

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CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY 
Place the chassis in an upright position.8. 
Remove the right top-panel.9. 
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Remove the top lighting-board (see “Removing the Top Lighting-Board” on 6. page 76).
Remove the ten screws that secure the active-venting assembly to the 7. chassis.
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CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY 
Remove the two screws that secure the top panel to the chassis.10. 
Lift the top panel away from the chassis.11. 
Remove the three screws that secure the active-venting assembly to the 12. chassis.
Disconnect the cables that connect the active-venting assembly to the 13. connectors on the master I/O board.
Lift the active-venting assembly away from the chassis.14. 
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CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY 
Replace the screw that secures the right top-panel to the chassis.10. 
Replace the drive-bay shroud (see “Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud” on 11. page 19).
Close the PCI shroud (see “Closing the PCI Shroud“ on page 12. 18).
Replace the left side-panel (see “Replacing the Left Side-Panel“ on page 13. 11).
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 14. them on. 
Replacing the Active-Venting Assembly 
Follow the instructions in “Before...

CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZEL 
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CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZEL 

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CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZEL 
Front Bezel
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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CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZEL 
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Removing the Front Bezel 
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).
Remove the right side-panel(s) (see “Removing the Right Side-Panel(s)” on 5. page 79).
Remove the seven screws that secure the front bezel to the...