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  unplug  your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).
WARNING:  If  you  remove  the  hard  drive  from  the  computer  when  the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:  To  prevent  data  loss,  turn  off  your  computer  (see  “Turning Off  Your  Computer”  on  page 7)  before  removing  the  hard  drive.  Do  not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
CAUTION:  To  avoid  electrostatic  discharge,  ground  yourself  by  using  a wrist  grounding  strap  or  by  periodically  touching  an  unpainted  metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). 
NOTE: Dell  does  not  guarantee  compatibility  or  provide  support  for  hard drives from sources other than Dell or Alienware.
NOTE: If  you  are  installing  a  hard  drive  from  a  source  other  than  Dell  or Alienware, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive.  
						

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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 side-panel (see “Replacing the Left Side-Panel“ on page 6. 11).
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 7. them on. 
						

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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 slide the optical drive out through the front of the 6. computer. 
						

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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 the PCI shroud (see “Closing the PCI Shroud” on page 6. 18).
Replace the left side-panel (see “Replacing the Left Side-Panel“ on page 7. 11).
Lift the drive panel towards the top of your computer.8. 
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 9. them on. 
						

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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 the FlexBay dock out through the front of the 6. computer. 
						

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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 place.
Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the connector on the master I/O board.6. 
Close the PCI shroud (see “Closing the PCI Shroud” on page 7. 18).
Replace the left side-panel (see “Replacing the Left Side-Panel“ on page 8. 11).
Lift the drive panel towards the top of your computer.9. 
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 10. 
them on. 
						

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