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... Bezel 46 CHAPTER 9: FANS 47 Removing the PCI Fan 49 Replacing the PCI Fan 50 Removing the Hard-Drive Fan(s 51 Replacing the Hard-Drive Fan(s 52 CHAPTER 10: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY 53 Removing the Active-Venting Assembly 55 Replacing the Active-Venting Assembly 56 CHAPTER 11: TOP I/O PANEL 57 Removing the Top I/O Panel...
... Bezel 46 CHAPTER 9: FANS 47 Removing the PCI Fan 49 Replacing the PCI Fan 50 Removing the Hard-Drive Fan(s 51 Replacing the Hard-Drive Fan(s 52 CHAPTER 10: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY 53 Removing the Active-Venting Assembly 55 Replacing the Active-Venting Assembly 56 CHAPTER 11: TOP I/O PANEL 57 Removing the Top I/O Panel...
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...safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with your computer. CAUTION: Ensure that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal ...space exists to support the computer with the side panel(s) opened. 014 /014 Chassis WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CHAPTER 3: CHASSIS CAUTION...
...safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with your computer. CAUTION: Ensure that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal ...space exists to support the computer with the side panel(s) opened. 014 /014 Chassis WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CHAPTER 3: CHASSIS CAUTION...
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... (such as a connector on 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 your warranty. CHAPTER... 4: SHROUDS 021 /021 Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). WARNING...
... (such as a connector on 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 your warranty. CHAPTER... 4: SHROUDS 021 /021 Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). WARNING...
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Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by...CHAPTER 5: MEMORY MODULE(S) 025 /025 Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer from the electrical outlet before opening...
Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by...CHAPTER 5: MEMORY MODULE(S) 025 /025 Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer from the electrical outlet before opening...
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.... PCI and PCI-Express Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer from the electrical... outlet before opening the side panel(s). CHAPTER 6: PCI AND PCI-EXPRESS CARDS 030 /030 Damage due to servicing that shipped with your equipment with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: To guard against electrical...
.... PCI and PCI-Express Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer from the electrical... outlet before opening the side panel(s). CHAPTER 6: PCI AND PCI-EXPRESS CARDS 030 /030 Damage due to servicing that shipped with your equipment with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: To guard against electrical...
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... outlet before removing the hard drive. NOTE: If you need to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Drives WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...your computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell or Alienware, you are extremely fragile. Damage due to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 7) before opening the side panel(s). Do not remove ...
... outlet before removing the hard drive. NOTE: If you need to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Drives WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...your computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell or Alienware, you are extremely fragile. Damage due to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 7) before opening the side panel(s). Do not remove ...
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... servicing that shipped with your equipment with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Do not operate your computer. Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
... servicing that shipped with your equipment with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Do not operate your computer. Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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... from the front of the computer. Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Right Side-Panel" on page 15). 3. Pull the front bezel away from the master I /O board connectors. 5. Align the front-bezel clamps with the front-bezel clamp inserts on page 6. 2. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 16). 4. Follow the...
... from the front of the computer. Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Right Side-Panel" on page 15). 3. Pull the front bezel away from the master I /O board connectors. 5. Align the front-bezel clamps with the front-bezel clamp inserts on page 6. 2. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 16). 4. Follow the...
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...or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel(s). Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: To guard against likelihood of the computer). CAUTION: To... your warranty. Fans WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
...or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel(s). Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: To guard against likelihood of the computer). CAUTION: To... your warranty. Fans WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
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Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: Do not operate your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the ...your equipment with your computer. Active-Venting Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer from the electrical outlet before opening...
Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: Do not operate your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the ...your equipment with your computer. Active-Venting Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer from the electrical outlet before opening...
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...your computer. CHAPTER 11: TOP I /O Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching ...an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel(s).... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified ...
...your computer. CHAPTER 11: TOP I /O Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching ...an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel(s).... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified ...
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Pull to the chassis. 2 6. Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 16). 4. CHAPTER 11: TOP I /O Panel 1. Removing the Top I /O PANEL 1 hard-drive shroud 2 screws (10) 059 /059 Remove the right side-panel (see "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 6. 1 2. Remove the left side-panel (see "Removing the Right Side-Panel" on page 46). 5. Remove the ten screws that secure the hard-drive shroud to remove the hard-drive shroud off the chassis. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 15). 3.
Pull to the chassis. 2 6. Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 16). 4. CHAPTER 11: TOP I /O Panel 1. Removing the Top I /O PANEL 1 hard-drive shroud 2 screws (10) 059 /059 Remove the right side-panel (see "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 6. 1 2. Remove the left side-panel (see "Removing the Right Side-Panel" on page 46). 5. Remove the ten screws that secure the hard-drive shroud to remove the hard-drive shroud off the chassis. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 15). 3.
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... through their routing guides and connect the cables to the system board connectors. 5. Replace the top I/O panel on page 15). 11. Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on the chassis. 3. Replacing the Top I /O panel to the chassis. 4. Replace the hard-drive shroud on page 46). 9. Replace the active-venting assembly...
... through their routing guides and connect the cables to the system board connectors. 5. Replace the top I/O panel on page 15). 11. Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on the chassis. 3. Replacing the Top I /O panel to the chassis. 4. Replace the hard-drive shroud on page 46). 9. Replace the active-venting assembly...
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... Do not operate your equipment with your computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). ...as a connector on your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel(s). 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...
... Do not operate your equipment with your computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). ...as a connector on your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel(s). 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...
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...with your computer. Liquid-Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Damage due ...to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your ...
...with your computer. Liquid-Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Damage due ...to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your ...
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...the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel(s). WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always... unplug your computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.
...the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel(s). WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always... unplug your computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.
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... warranty. Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CHAPTER 15: MASTER I /O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as...
... warranty. Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CHAPTER 15: MASTER I /O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as...
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...always unplug your system board. CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CHAPTER 16: SYSTEM BOARD 080 /080 WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with hardware removal and ... strap or by your warranty. System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). Performing...
...always unplug your system board. CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CHAPTER 16: SYSTEM BOARD 080 /080 WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with hardware removal and ... strap or by your warranty. System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). Performing...
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... or by your warranty. Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. WARNING: To guard...electrical shock, always unplug your equipment with your computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). For...
... or by your warranty. Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. WARNING: To guard...electrical shock, always unplug your equipment with your computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). For...
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...used batteries according to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: Do not operate your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel(s). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist ... back of the computer). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
...used batteries according to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (including side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: Do not operate your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel(s). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist ... back of the computer). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...