Dell Alienware M17x Service Guide

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CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK 
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1battery pack3battery pack tabs (3)
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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 2. place. 
						

							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 computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer. 
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). 
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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery  (see  “Removing  the  Battery  Pack”  on  page 11)  before  working inside the computer. 
						

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CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 
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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. 
Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on page 3. 11). 
						

							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  “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). 
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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery  (see  “Removing  the  Battery  Pack”  on  page 11)  before  working inside 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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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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1pull tab3primary hard drive (HDD0)
2captive screws (4)
If your computer has a secondary hard drive (HDD1):6. 
Loosen the four captive screws on the secondary hard drive (HDD1).a. 
Using the pull tab, lift the secondary hard drive (HDD1) out of the hard b. drive bay.
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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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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. 
Replacing the Hard Drive(s)
Remove the new drive from its packaging.  1. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you 
use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
Connect the interposer to the secondary hard drive (HDD1), if applicable.2. 
Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bracket.3. 
Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.4. 
Place the hard drive in the hard drive bay.5. 
If your computer has a secondary hard drive (HDD1), align and tighten a. the four captive screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bay.
Align and and tighten the four captive screws that secure the primary b. hard drive (HDD0) to the hard drive bay. 
						

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