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Manuals and User Guides for Alienware AC16251. We have 1 Alienware AC16251 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual

Alienware AC16251 Owner's Manual (131 pages)

Brand: Alienware | Category: Laptop | Size: 66 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Views of Alienware 16X Aurora AC16251
7
Right
7
Left
7
Front
8
Top
9
Back
10
Bottom
11
Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code Label of Your Computer
11
Battery-Charge Status Light
12
Chapter 2: Set up Your Alienware 16X Aurora AC16251
13
Chapter 3: Specifications of Alienware 16X Aurora AC16251
14
Dimensions and Weight
14
Processor
14
Chipset
15
Operating System
15
Memory
15
External Ports and Slots
16
Internal Slots
16
Ethernet
17
Wireless Module
17
Audio
17
Storage
18
Keyboard
18
Keyboard Shortcuts
19
Camera
21
Touchpad
21
Power Adapter
22
Power Adapter Requirements
22
Battery
23
Power Requirements (for Computers Shipped with 6-Cell, 96 Wh Battery)
24
Display
24
GPU-Integrated
25
GPU-Discrete
25
External Display Support
26
Enabling G-SYNC
26
Operating and Storage Environment
26
Dell Support Policy
27
Dell Low Blue Light Display
27
Chapter 4: Alienware Command Center
28
Chapter 5: Working Inside Your Computer
29
Safety Instructions
29
Before Working Inside Your Computer
29
Safety Precautions
30
Electrostatic Discharge-ESD Protection
30
ESD Field Service Kit
31
Transporting Sensitive Components
32
After Working Inside Your Computer
32
Bitlocker
32
Recommended Tools
32
Screw List
32
Major Components of Alienware 16X Aurora AC16251
34
Chapter 6: Removing and Installing Customer Replaceable Units (Crus)
36
Base Cover
36
Removing the Base Cover
36
Installing the Base Cover
39
Battery
42
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Precautions
42
Removing the Battery
43
Installing the Battery
44
Battery Cable
45
Removing the Battery Cable
45
Installing the Battery Cable
46
Memory Module
47
Removing the Memory Module
47
Installing the Memory Module
47
Solid State Drive (SSD)
48
Removing the M.2 2230 SSD in the SSD1 Slot
48
Installing the M.2 2230 SSD in the SSD1 Slot
49
Removing the M.2 2230 SSD in the SSD2 Slot
50
Installing the M.2 2230 SSD in the SSD2 Slot
51
Removing the M.2 2280 SSD in the SSD1 Slot
52
Installing the M.2 2280 SSD in the SSD1 Slot
53
Removing the M.2 2280 SSD in the SSD2 Slot
54
Installing the M.2 2280 SSD in the SSD2 Slot
55
Moving the SSD Screw Mount
56
Wireless Card
57
Removing the Wireless Card
57
Installing the Wireless Card
58
Speakers
60
Removing the Speakers
60
Installing the Speakers
60
Chapter 7: Removing and Installing Field Replaceable Units (Frus)
62
Power-Adapter Port
62
Removing the Power-Adapter Port
62
Installing the Power-Adapter Port
63
Type-C Bracket
64
Removing the Type-C Bracket
64
Installing the Type-C Bracket
65
Battery Bracket
66
Removing the Battery Bracket
66
Installing the Battery Bracket
67
Touchpad
68
Removing the Touchpad
68
Installing the Touchpad
69
Keyboard-Controller Board
70
Removing the Keyboard-Backlight Controller (ELC) Board
70
Installing the Keyboard-Backlight Controller (ELC) Board
71
System Board
72
Removing the System Board
72
Installing the System Board
77
Power Button and Power-Button Board
83
Removing the Power Button and Power-Button Board
83
Installing the Power Button and Power-Button Board
84
Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
86
Removing the Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
86
Installing the Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
87
I/O Board
89
Removing the I/O Board
89
Installing the I/O Board
90
Rear Cap
91
Removing the Rear Cap
91
Installing the Rear Cap
92
Center Bar
93
Removing the Center Bar
93
Installing the Center Bar
94
Display Assembly
96
Removing the Display Assembly
96
Installing the Display Assembly
98
Palm Rest and Keyboard Assembly
101
Removing the Palm Rest and Keyboard Assembly
101
Installing the Palm Rest and Keyboard Assembly
102
Chapter 8: Software
105
Operating System
105
Drivers and Downloads
105
Chapter 9: BIOS Setup
106
Entering BIOS Setup Program
106
Navigation Keys
106
F12 One Time Boot Menu
106
View Advanced Setup Options
107
View Service Options
107
BIOS Setup Options
107
Updating the BIOS
123
Updating the BIOS in Windows
123
Updating the BIOS Using the USB Drive in Windows
123
Updating the BIOS from the One-Time Boot Menu
123
System and Setup Password
124
Assigning a System Setup Password
124
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password or Setup Password
125
Clearing System and Setup Passwords
125
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting
126
Handling Swollen Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries
126
Dell Supportassist Pre-Boot System Performance Check Diagnostics
126
Running the Supportassist Pre-Boot System Performance Check
127
Built-In Self-Test (BIST)
127
Motherboard Built-In Self-Test (M-BIST)
127
Logic Built-In Self-Test (L-BIST)
128
LCD Built-In Self-Test (LCD-BIST)
128
System-Diagnostic Lights
128
Recovering the Operating System
129
Real-Time Clock (RTC Reset)
129
Backup Media and Recovery Options
130
Network Power Cycle
130
Drain Flea Power (Perform Hard Reset)
130
Chapter 11: Getting Help and Contacting Alienware
131
Self-Help Resources
131

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