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  • Page 1 ® ALIENWARE M17x SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the prior written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly prohibited. Trademarks used in this manual: Alienware is a re istered trademark of Alienware Corporation. Dell and the Dell Lo o are trademarks of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is a re istered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN ......... 6 CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY .
  • Page 4 CONTENTS CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS ..........45 CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) .
  • Page 5 CONTENTS CHAPTER 22: SPEAKERS..........93 Removin the Speakers .

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Before You Begin

    CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN his section provides procedures for removin and installin the components CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the followin conditions exist: CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN • You have performed the steps in “Turnin Of Your Computer”...

  • Page 7: Recommended Tools

    CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended Tools Turning O Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losin data, save and close all open iles and exit all he procedures in this document may require the followin tools: open pro rams before you turn of your computer. •...

  • Page 8: Before Workin Inside Your Computer

    CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before Working Inside Your Computer Ensure that the work surface is lat and clean to prevent the computer cover from bein scratched. Use the followin safety uidelines to help protect your computer from potential Turn of your computer (see “Turnin Of Your Computer” on pa e dama e and to help to ensure your own personal safety.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Battery Pack

    CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK...

  • Page 10: Battery Pack

    CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK Battery Pack 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 performin these procedures, turn of 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.

  • Page 11: Removing The Battery Pack

    CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK Removing the Battery Pack Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Turn the computer over. Slide the battery latch to the unlock position as shown. he battery pack will pop up. Remove the battery pack. Replacing the Battery Pack Ali n the battery pack tabs with the slots in the battery bay.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Compartment Door

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

  • Page 13: Compartment Door

    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 performin these procedures, turn of 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.

  • Page 14: Removin The Compartment Door

    CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR Removing the Compartment Door Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11). Loosen the two captive screws and remove the compartment door. Replacing the Compartment Door Ali n the compartment door tabs with the slots on the base of the computer.

  • Page 15: Chapter 4: Hard Drive(S)

    CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S)
  • Page 16 NOTE: If you are installin a hard drive from a source other than Dell or CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fra ile. Exercise care when handlin Alienware, you need to install an operatin system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive.

  • Page 17: Removin The Hard Drive(S)

    CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) Removing the Hard Drive(s) If your computer has a secondary hard drive (HDD1): Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Loosen the four captive screws on the secondary hard drive (HDD1). Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e Usin the pull tab, lift the secondary hard drive (HDD1) out of the hard 11).
  • Page 18 CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive. Remove the interposer from the secondary hard drive (HDD1), if applicable. Slide the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket. Secondary Hard Drive (HDD1) screws (4) 3 hard drive 1 interposer...

  • Page 19: Replacin The Hard Drive(S)

    CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) Replacing the Hard Drive(s) Replace the compartment door (see “Replacin the Compartment Door” on pa e 14). Remove the new drive from its packa in . Save the ori inal packa in for storin or shippin the hard drive. Replace the battery pack (see “Replacin the Battery Pack”...

  • Page 20: Chapter 5: Processor Thermal Fan

    CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN...
  • Page 21 CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN Processor ermal Fan 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. 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).

  • Page 22: Removin The Processor Hermal Fan

    CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN Removing the Processor ermal Fan Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11). Remove the compartment door (see “Removin the Compartment Door” on pa e 14).

  • Page 23: Chapter 6: Coin-Cell Battery

    CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY...
  • Page 24 CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY Coin-Cell Battery 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. 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).

  • Page 25: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

    CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11). Remove the compartment door (see “Removin the Compartment Door” on pa e 14).

  • Page 26: Chapter 7: Memory Module(S)

    CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) You can increase your computer memory by installin memory modules on CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) the system board. See the speciications in your Mobile Manual or in the CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) Comprehensive Speciications at support.dell.com for information on the memory supported by your computer.
  • Page 27 CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) Memory Module(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. 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).

  • Page 28: Removin The Memory Module(S)

    CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) Removing the Memory Module(s) Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11). Remove the compartment door (see “Removin the Compartment Door” on pa e 14).

  • Page 29: Replacin The Memory Module(S)

    CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) Replacing the Memory Module(s) Use your in ertips to carefully spread apart the sprin -locks on the memory module connector until the module pops up. CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, Remove the memory module.
  • Page 30 CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) Replace and ti hten the captive screw that secures the memory module door to the computer base. Replace the compartment door (see “Replacin the Compartment Door” on pa e 14). Replace the battery pack (see “Replacin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11).

  • Page 31: Chapter 8: Center Control Cover

    CHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL COVER CHAPTER 9: CENTER CONTROL COVER CHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL COVER...

  • Page 32: Center Control Cover

    CHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL COVER Center Control Cover 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. 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).

  • Page 33: Removing The Center Control Cover

    CHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL COVER Removing the Center Control Cover Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11). Remove the compartment door (see “Removin the Compartment Door” on pa e 14).
  • Page 34 CHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL COVER Turn the computer top side up, and open the display as far as it will open. Turn the center control cover as shown in the illustration. Release the connector latch to disconnect the cable from the center control CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removin the center control cover.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Center Control Cover

    CHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL COVER Replacing the Center Control Cover Slide the cable into the center control cover connector and pull down the connector latch to secure the cable to the connector. Ali n the center control cover with the computer and snap the cover in place.

  • Page 36: Chapter 9: Keyboard

    CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD CHAPTER 10: KEYBOARD CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD...
  • Page 37 CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD Keyboard 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. 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).

  • Page 38: Removing The Keyboard

    CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD Removing the Keyboard Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11). Remove the center control cover (see “Removin the Center Control Cover” on pa e 33).

  • Page 39: Replacing The Keyboard

    CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD Replacing the Keyboard Turn the keyboard over. Release the connector latches and disconnect the keyboard cable and Slide the keyboard cable and the keyboard li ht cable into the respective keyboard li ht cable from the respective system board connectors. system board connectors and pull down the connector latches to secure the cables to the connectors.

  • Page 40: Chapter 10: Palm Rest

    CHAPTER 10: PALM REST CHAPTER 8: PALM REST CHAPTER 10: PALM REST...

  • Page 41: Palm Rest

    CHAPTER 10: PALM REST Palm Rest 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. 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).

  • Page 42: Removing The Palm Rest

    CHAPTER 10: PALM REST Removing the Palm Rest Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11). Remove the three screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base. 1 screws (3) battery bay...
  • Page 43 CHAPTER 10: PALM REST Turn the computer over and slide the palm rest out as shown in the Ease the palm rest up until you see the cable that attaches the touch pad to illustration. the system board connector. Turn the palm rest over and pull the tab on the touch pad connector to CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removin the palm rest.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Palm Rest

    CHAPTER 10: PALM REST Replacing the Palm Rest Slide the touch pad cable into the touch pad connector and push the connector tabs to secure the cable to the connector. Ali n the tabs on the palm rest with the slots on the computer. Slide the palm rest into position.

  • Page 45: Chapter 11: Brackets

    CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS...
  • Page 46 CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS Brackets 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. 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).

  • Page 47: Removing The Brackets

    CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS Removing the Brackets Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11). Remove the center control cover (see “Removin the Center Control Cover” on pa e 33).

  • Page 48: Chapter 12: Magnesium Cover

    CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER CHAPTER 11: MAGNESIUM COVER CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER...
  • Page 49 CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER Magnesium Cover 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. 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).

  • Page 50: Removing The Magnesium Cover

    CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER Removing the Magnesium Cover Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11). Remove the center control cover (see “Removin the Center Control Cover” on pa e 33).

  • Page 51: Replacing The Magnesium Cover

    CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER Replacing the Magnesium Cover Remove the left and ri ht brackets (see “Removin the Brackets” on pa e 47). Replace the ma nesium cover on the computer base. Remove the ten screws that secure the ma nesium cover to the Replace the ten screws that secure the ma nesium cover to the computer computer base.

  • Page 52: Chapter 13: Display

    CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY CHAPTER 12: DISPLAY CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY...

  • Page 53: Removin The Display Assembly

    CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY Display Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety Removing the Display Assembly information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
  • Page 54 CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY Remove the four screws (two from each hin e) that secure the display Bend the display assembly towards the computer base at a 45-de ree an le assembly to the computer base. and lift the display assembly of the computer. 1 screws (4) display assembly 1 display assembly...

  • Page 55: Replacing The Display Assembly

    CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY Replacing the Display Assembly Ali n the screw holes on the display hin es with the computer base. Replace the four screws (two on each hin e) that secure the display assembly to the computer base. Replace the ma nesium cover (see “Replacin the Ma nesium Cover” on pa e 51).

  • Page 56: Removin The Display

    CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY Display Back Cover Removing the Display Back Cover Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11). Remove the center control cover (see “Removin the Center Control Cover” on pa e 33).
  • Page 57 CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY Slide the display back cover door out and lift it of the display assembly. Remove the two screws that secure the display back cover to the display assembly. Disconnect the AlienHead cable from the connector. Slide the display back cover up and lift it of the display assembly. 1 display back cover door 1 display back cover 3 AlienHead cable connector...

  • Page 58: Replacin The Display

    CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY Replacing the Display Back Cover Ali n the display back cover with the back of the display assembly and slide it into position. Connect the AlienHead cable to the connector. Replace the two screws that secure the display back cover with the display assembly.

  • Page 59: Removing The Alienhead Board

    CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY AlienHead Board Lift the top of the AlienHead board and slide the bottom portion down to detach it from the tab that holds it in place. Removing the AlienHead Board Lift the AlienHead board of the display back cover. Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in”...

  • Page 60: Replacing The Alienhead Board

    CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY Replacing the AlienHead Board Ali n the AlienHead board with the tab on the display back cover and slide it into position. Replace the screw that secures the AlienHead board to the display back cover. Replace the display back cover (see “Replacin the Display Back Cover” on pa e 58).

  • Page 61: Chapter 14: Input/Output Board

    CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD CHAPTER 13: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD...

  • Page 62: Removin The Input/Output Board

    CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Input/Output Board Removing the Input/Output Board Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11).
  • Page 63 CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Release the connector latches on both ends of the ExpressCard cable and Disconnect the speaker cable, ri ht speaker li ht cable, and audio cable from remove the cable. the respective connectors on the system board and remove the cables from the routin uides.

  • Page 64: Replacin The Input/Output Board

    CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Replacing the Input/Output Board Remove the three screws that secure the input/output board to the system board and remove the earthin cable. Place the input/output board in the computer base. Tilt the input/output board at an an le and lift it out of the computer base. Replace the earthin cable and the three screws that secure the input/ output board to the system board.

  • Page 65: Chapter 15: Optical Drive

    CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE CHAPTER 14: OPTICAL DRIVE CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE...

  • Page 66: Removin The Optical Drive

    CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11).
  • Page 67 CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base. Remove the ive screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive. Release the connector latch and disconnect the optical drive cable from the system board connector.

  • Page 68: Replacing The Optical Drive

    CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE Replacing the Optical Drive Disconnect the optical drive cable from the optical drive and remove the cable. Connect the optical drive cable to the optical drive. Replace the ive screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive.

  • Page 69: Chapter 16: Wireless Mini-Card(S)

    CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer has two Mini-Card slots: • one Full Mini-Card slot • one Half Mini-Card slot he types of Mini-Cards supported are: •...
  • Page 70 CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) Wireless Mini-Card(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. 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).

  • Page 71: Removin The Mini-Card(S)

    CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) Removing the Mini-Card(s) Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11). Remove the palm rest (see “Removin the Palm Rest” on pa e 42).
  • Page 72 CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) Lift the Mini-Card at an an le and remove it from the system board connector. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge” in the safety information that shipped with your computer.

  • Page 73: Replacin The Mini-Card(S)

    NOTE: If you are installin a communication card from a source other than until it clicks into place. Dell or Alienware, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are installin .

  • Page 74: Chapter 17: Processor Heat Sink

    CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK CHAPTER 16: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK...

  • Page 75: Processor Heat Sink

    CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK Processor Heat Sink 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. 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).

  • Page 76: Removin The Processor Heat Sink

    CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK Removing the Processor Heat Sink Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11). Remove the center control cover (see “Removin the Center Control Cover” on pa e 33).

  • Page 77: Replacing The Processor Heat Sink

    CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Peel the backin of the thermal coolin pads attached to the new processor heat sink. NOTE: If the processor heat sink is replaced, the thermal coolin pads will be attached to the new processor heat sink. Do not reuse the old thermal coolin pads.

  • Page 78: Chapter 18: Graphics Card(S)

    CHAPTER 18: GRAPHICS CARD(S) Your computer may have a sin le raphics or dual raphics coni uration. he CHAPTER 17: GRAPHICS CARD(S) raphics card on the left is the primary raphics card and the raphics card on the CHAPTER 18: GRAPHICS CARD(S) ri ht is the secondary raphics card.
  • Page 79 CHAPTER 18: GRAPHICS CARD(S) Graphics Card(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. 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).

  • Page 80: Removin The Graphics Card(S)

    CHAPTER 18: GRAPHICS CARD(S) Removing the Graphics Card(s) Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11). Remove the center control cover (see “Removin the Center Control Cover” on pa e 33).

  • Page 81: Replacin The Graphics Card(S)

    CHAPTER 18: GRAPHICS CARD(S) Replacing the Graphics Card(s) To remove the primary raphics card: Remove the left bracket (see “Removin the Brackets” on pa e To replace the primary raphics card: 47). Remove the two screws that secure the primary raphics card to the Insert the primary raphics card at a 45-de ree an le into the system system board.

  • Page 82: Chapter 19: Graphics Card Fan(S)

    CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) Your computer may have a sin le raphics or dual raphics coni uration. he CHAPTER 18: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) raphics card on the left is the primary raphics card and the raphics card on CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) the ri ht is the secondary raphics card.
  • Page 83 CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) Graphics Card Fan(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. 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).

  • Page 84: Removin The Graphics Card Fan(S)

    CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) Removing the Graphics Card Fan(s) Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11). Remove the center control cover (see “Removin the Center Control Cover” on pa e 33).

  • Page 85: Replacin The Graphics Card Fan(S)

    CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) Replacing the Graphics Card Fan(s) Place the raphics card fan in the computer base. Ti hten the three captive screws that secure the raphics card fan to the computer base. Connect the raphics card fan cable to the system board connector. Replace the primary raphics card (see “Replacin the Graphics Card(s)”...

  • Page 86: Chapter 20: Graphics Card Blank

    CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK If your computer has a dual raphics coni uration, the secondary raphics CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK card is already installed on the ri ht side of the computer base (to remove and CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK replace the raphics card see the instructions in “Graphics Card(s) on pa e 78”...
  • Page 87 CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK Graphics Card Blank 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. 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).

  • Page 88: Removing The Graphics Card Blank

    CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK Removing the Graphics Card Blank Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11). Remove the center control cover (see “Removin the Center Control Cover” on pa e 33).

  • Page 89: Chapter 21: System Board

    CHAPTER 21: SYSTEM BOARD he system board’ s BIOS chip contains the Service Ta , which is also visible on a CHAPTER 20: SYSTEM BOARD barcode label on the bottom of the computer. he replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferrin the Service Ta to the CHAPTER 21: SYSTEM BOARD replacement system board.

  • Page 90: Removin The System Board

    CHAPTER 21: SYSTEM BOARD System Board Removing the System Board Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety Remove the battery pack (see “Removin the Battery Pack” on pa e 11).
  • Page 91 CHAPTER 21: SYSTEM BOARD Remove the input/output board (see “Removin the Input/Output Board” on pa e 62). Remove the optical drive (see “Removin the Optical Drive” on pa e 66). Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see “Removin the Mini-Card(s)” on pa e 71).

  • Page 92: Replacin The System Board

    CHAPTER 21: SYSTEM BOARD Replacing the System Board Replace the palm rest (see “Replacin the Palm Rest” on pa e 44). Insert the system board at an an le into the computer base. Replace the memory module(s) (see “Replacin the Memory Module(s)” on pa e 29).

  • Page 93: Chapter 22: Speakers

    CHAPTER 22: SPEAKERS CHAPTER 21: SPEAKERS CHAPTER 22: SPEAKERS...
  • Page 94 CHAPTER 22: SPEAKERS Speakers 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. 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).

  • Page 95: Removin The Speakers

    CHAPTER 22: SPEAKERS Removing the Speakers Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the system board (see “Removin the System Board” on pa e 90). Remove the speaker cables from the routin uides. Lift the speakers of the computer base. Replacing the Speakers Place the speakers on the computer base.

  • Page 96: Chapter 23: Consumer Ir Board

    CHAPTER 23: CONSUMER IR BOARD CHAPTER 22: CONSUMER IR BOARD CHAPTER 23: CONSUMER IR BOARD...
  • Page 97 CHAPTER 23: CONSUMER IR BOARD Consumer IR Board 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. 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).

  • Page 98: Removin The Consumer Ir Board

    CHAPTER 23: CONSUMER IR BOARD Removing the Consumer IR Board Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the system board (see “Removin the System Board” on pa e 90). Remove the speakers (see “Removin the Speakers” on pa e 95).

  • Page 99: Chapter 24: Battery Latch Assembly

    CHAPTER 24: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY CHAPTER 23: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY CHAPTER 24: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 100: Battery Latch Assembly

    CHAPTER 24: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY Battery Latch 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. 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).

  • Page 101: Removing The Battery Latch Assembly

    CHAPTER 24: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Follow the instructions in “Before You Be in” on pa e Remove the system board (see “Removin the System Board” on pa e 90). Press and push the plastic clip on the battery release latch to release it from the battery latch assembly.

  • Page 102: Chapter 25: Flashing The Bios

    CHAPTER 25: FLASHING THE BIOS CHAPTER 24: FLASHING THE BIOS CHAPTER 25: FLASHING THE BIOS 0102 0102...

  • Page 103: Flashin The Bios From A Cd

    CHAPTER 25: FLASHING THE BIOS Flashing the BIOS Flashing the BIOS from a CD Ensure that the AC adapter is plu ed in and that the main battery is WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety installed properly. information that shipped with your computer.

  • Page 104: Flashing The Bios From The Hard Drive

    CHAPTER 25: FLASHING THE BIOS Flashing the BIOS from the Hard Drive Ensure that the AC adapter is plu ed in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached. Turn on the computer. Locate the latest BIOS update ile for your computer at support.dell.com.

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