Removing The Subwoofer; Replacing The Subwoofer - Dell Alienware M14x Service Manual

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Subwoofer
Alienware® M14x Service Manual
Removing the Subwoofer
Replacing the Subwoofer
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 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 your 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
computer.
Removing the Subwoofer
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the base cover (see
3. Remove the battery pack (see
4. Remove the center-control cover (see
5. Remove the keyboard (see
6. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see
7. Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the connector on the system board.
8. Note the routing of subwoofer cable and remove the cable from the routing guides.
9. Lift the subwoofer along with the cable off the computer base.
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1 subwoofer cable
Replacing the Subwoofer
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Align the slots on the subwoofer with the alignment posts on the computer base.
Begin.
Removing the Base Cover).
Removing the Battery Pack).
Removing the Center-Control
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Palm-Rest
2 subwoofer
Begin.
Removing the Battery
Cover).
Assembly).
Pack) before working inside the