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- Page 1 Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW2725Q Teardown Instructions Model: AW2725Q Regulatory Model: AW2725Qb January 2025 Rev. A00...
- Page 2 Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Page 3 Contents Safety Instructions ............... .4 Before working inside your monitor .
- Page 4 Connect the power cable from the monitor to a wall outlet that is near and accessible. See Connecting the cables in the • User’s Guide of AW2725Q. Do not place and use the monitor on a wet surface or near water.
- Page 5 Disassembly and reassembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians in the EMEA region. Dell prohibits users from disassembling the monitor, and any damage caused by unauthorized servicing will not be covered under the warranty. NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
- Page 6 Stand Removing the stand Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. NOTE: To prevent the LCD screen from scratches during stand removal, ensure the monitor is positioned on a soft surface and handled carefully. NOTE: The following steps are specifically for removing the stand that is shipped with your monitor. If you are removing a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that are included with the stand.
- Page 7 Installing the stand Steps Align the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the display. 2. Slide and gently press the stand assembly until it snaps into place. Figure 3. Installing the stand Next steps Follow the procedure in After working inside your...
- Page 8 Back Cover Removing the back cover Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. 2. Remove the stand. Steps Remove the four screws (M4x10) that secure the back cover to the display assembly. Figure 4. Removing the back cover 2.
- Page 9 Lift the back cover partially from the bottom edge. Disconnect the LED-board cable from the connector on the interface board. Remove the back cover from the display assembly. Figure 6. Removing the back cover Disassembly and reassembly...
- Page 10 Installing the back cover Steps Connect the LED-board cable to the connector on the interface board. Figure 7. Installing the back cover 2. Align the screw holes on the back cover with the screw holes on the monitor, and gently press along the sides to snap the back cover into place.
- Page 11 Replace the four screws (M4x10) to secure the back cover to the display assembly. Figure 9. Installing the back cover Next steps Install the stand. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your monitor. Disassembly and reassembly...
- Page 12 Metal shield Removing the metal shield Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. 2. Remove the stand. Remove the back cover. Steps Disconnect the lens-board cable from the connector on the interface board. 2. Disconnect the control-board cable from the connector on the interface board. Peel back the tape that secures the lens-board cable and the control-board cable to the metal shield.
- Page 13 Partially lift the metal shield and disconnect the switch-board cable from the connector on the display panel. Disconnect the two LVDS cables from the connectors on the display panel. Figure 12. Removing the metal shield 10. Remove the metal shield from the display panel. Figure 13.
- Page 14 Installing the metal shield Steps Connect the two LVDS cables to the connectors on the display panel. Ensure that the LVDS cables are connected properly. 2. Connect the switch-board cable to the connector on the display panel. Figure 14. Installing the metal shield Align and place the metal shield on the display panel.
- Page 15 Connect the USB-board cable to the connector on the USB board. Adhere the tape to secure the fan cable to the display panel. Connect the two LVDS cables to the connectors on the interface board. Connect the control-board cable to the connector on the interface board. Connect the lens-board cable to the connector on the interface board.
- Page 16 Switch board Removing the switch board Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. 2. Remove the stand. Remove the back cover. Remove the metal shield. Steps Lift the Mylar sheet from the power board. Figure 17. Removing the switch board 2.
- Page 17 Lift and turn the switch board away from the metal shield. Disconnect the power cable from the connector on the switch board. Figure 19. Removing the switch board Remove the switch board from the metal shield. Disassembly and reassembly...
- Page 18 Installing the switch board Steps Connect the power cable to the connectors on the switch board. Figure 20. Installing the switch board 2. Align and place the switch board in the slot on the metal shield. Replace the screw (M3x9) to secure the switch board to the metal shield. Figure 21.
- Page 19 Align and place the Mylar sheet on the power board. Figure 22. Installing the switch board Next steps Install the metal shield. 2. Install the back cover. Install the stand. Follow the procedure in After working inside your monitor. Disassembly and reassembly...
- Page 20 DC-DC board Removing the DC-DC board Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. 2. Remove the stand. Remove the back cover. Remove the metal shield. Remove the switch board. Steps Turn over the metal shield to access the DC-DC board cable and disconnect the DC-DC board cable from the connector on the DC-DC board and the interface board.
- Page 21 Lift and turn the DC-DC board away from the metal shield. Disconnect the power cable from the connector on the DC-DC board. Figure 25. Removing the DC-DC board Remove the DC-DC board from the metal shield. Disassembly and reassembly...
- Page 22 Installing the DC-DC board Steps Connect the power cable to the connector on the DC-DC board. Figure 26. Installing the DC-DC board 2. Align and place the DC-DC board in the slot inside the metal shield. Place the spacer on the DC-DC board. Replace the screw (M3x9) to secure the DC-DC board to the metal shield.
- Page 23 Turn over the metal shield to access the fan cable and connect the fan cable to the connector on the interface board. Connect the DC-DC board cable to the connector on the DC-DC board and the interface board. Figure 28. Installing the DC-DC board Next steps Install the switch...
- Page 24 Interface board Removing the interface board Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. 2. Remove the stand. Remove the back cover. Remove the metal shield. Remove the switch board. Remove the DC-DC board. Steps Remove the five screws (M3x9) that secure the interface board to the metal shield. 2.
- Page 25 Remove the thermal pad from the interface board. Remove the spacer from the interface board. Figure 30. Removing the interface board Disassembly and reassembly...
- Page 26 Installing the interface board Steps Adhere the thermal pad on the interface board. 2. Place the spacer on the interface board. Figure 31. Installing the interface board Align and place the interface board in the slot inside the metal shield. Replace the five screws (M3x9) to secure the interface board to the metal shield.
- Page 27 Power board Removing the power board Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. 2. Remove the stand. Remove the back cover. Remove the metal shield. Remove the switch board. Remove the DC-DC board. Remove the interface board. Steps Remove the three screws (M3x9) that secure the power board to the metal shield.
- Page 28 2. Partially lift the power board from the metal shield. Disconnect the AC-socket cable from the connector on the power board. Figure 34. Removing the power board Turn the power board to access the power cable and disconnect the power cable from the connector on the power board. Remove the power board from the metal shield.
- Page 29 Installing the power board Steps Connect the power cable to the connector on the power board. Figure 36. Installing the power board 2. Turn the power board with the connectors facing down and connect the AC-socket cable to the connector on the power board. Figure 37.
- Page 30 Align and place the power board in the slot inside the metal shield. Replace the three screws (M3x9) to secure the power board to the metal shield. Figure 38. Installing the power board Next steps Install the interface board. 2. Install the DC-DC board.
- Page 31 FCC notices (U.S. only) and other regulatory information For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page. EU product database for energy label and product information sheet AW2725Q: https:/ /eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2219070 Regulatory information...
- Page 32 Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see Contact Support at Dell Support Site. NOTE: Availability varies by country, region, or product, and some services may not be available in your country. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
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