Replacing The System Board - Dell Alienware Aurora R3 Service Manual

1 latch 2 screws (2)
Replacing the System Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the chassis and place the system board in position.
3. Slide the system board towards the back of the chassis and engage the latches that secure it to the chassis.
4. Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
5. Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board.
NOTE: For information on system board connectors, see
6. Replace the memory module(s) (see
7. Replace the processor (see
8. Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly (see
9. Replace the coin-cell battery (see
10. Replace the PCI-Express card(s) (see
11. Close the PCI shroud (see Closing the PCI
12. Replace the memory fan (see
13. Replace the left side-panel (see
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.
14. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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System Board
Replacing Memory Module(s)).
Replacing the Processor).
Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery).
Replacing the PCI-Express
Shroud).
Replacing the Memory Fan).
Replacing the Left Side-Panel).
Components.
Assembly).
Card(s)).