Dell Alienware M17x Service Guide

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CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK 
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1battery pack3battery pack tabs (3)
2battery latch4battery bay
Removing the Battery Pack
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Turn the computer over.2. 
Slide the battery latch to the unlock position as shown.3. 
The battery pack will pop up.4. 
Remove the battery pack.5. 
Replacing the Battery Pack
Align the battery pack tabs with the slots in the battery bay.1. 
Slide the battery pack into the battery bay until the battery pack clicks into...

CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 
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CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR
CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 

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CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 
Compartment Door 
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:  Before  performing  these  procedures,  turn  off  the  computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the...

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CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 
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1compartment door tabs (3)3captive screws (2)
2compartment door
Removing the Compartment Door
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11).
Loosen the two captive screws and remove the compartment door.3. 
Replacing the Compartment Door
Align the compartment door tabs with the slots on the base of the 1. computer.
Place the compartment door and tighten the two captive screws.2....

CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) 
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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S)
CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) 

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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) 
Hard 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:  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:  To  prevent  data  loss,  turn  off  your  computer  (see...

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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) 
Removing the Hard Drive(s)
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11).
Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3. page 14).
Loosen the four captive screws that secure the primary hard drive (HDD0).4. 
Using the pull tab, slide the primary hard drive (HDD0) towards the back of 5. the hard drive bay and lift it out.
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Primary Hard 
Drive (HDD0)
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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) 
Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.7. 
Slide the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket.8. 
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Remove the interposer from the secondary hard drive (HDD1), if applicable.9. 
Secondary Hard Drive (HDD1)
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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) 
Replace the compartment door (see “Replacing the Compartment Door” on 6. page 14).
Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on page 7. 11).
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure 
that  no  stray  screws  remain  inside  the  computer.  Failure  to  do  so  may result in damage to the computer.
Install the operating system for your computer, as needed.8. 
Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed.9....

CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN 
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CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN
CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN