Table of Contents
- Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R6 Service Manual
- Before working inside your computer
- After working inside your computer
- Technical overview
- Lifting the computer
- Removing the stability foot
- Replacing the stability foot
- Removing the side panels
- Replacing the side panels
- Removing the battery
- Replacing the battery
- Removing the battery case
- Replacing the battery case
- Removing the hard drive
- Replacing the hard drive
- Removing the U.2 fan
- Replacing the U.2 fan
- Removing the right AlienFX side-panel connector
- Replacing the right AlienFX side-panel connector
- Removing the left AlienFX side-panel connector
- Replacing the left AlienFX side-panel connector
- Removing the I/O board
- Replacing the I/O board
- Removing the drive-bay heat sensor cable
- Replacing the drive-bay heat sensor cable
- Removing the memory modules
- Replacing the memory modules
- Removing the graphics card
- Replacing the graphics card
- Removing multiple graphics cards
- Replacing multiple graphics cards
- Removing the wireless card
- Replacing the wireless card
- Removing the coin-cell battery
- Replacing the coin-cell battery
- Removing the top fan
- Replacing the top fan
- Removing the logo board
- Replacing the logo board
- Removing the solid-state drive
- Replacing the solid-state drive
- Removing the PCI fan
- Replacing the PCI fan
- Removing the front-bezel heat sensor cable
- Replacing the front-bezel heat-sensor cable
- Removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly
- Replacing the processor liquid-cooling assembly
- Removing the processor
- Replacing the processor
- Removing the power-supply unit
- Replacing the power-supply unit
- Removing the system board
- Replacing the system board
- Removing the handle bars
- Replacing the handle bars
- Removing the front bezel
- Replacing the front bezel
- Removing the rear bezel
- Replacing the rear bezel
- Removing the base panel
- Replacing the base panel
- Removing the top tron-lighting cable
- Replacing the top tron-lighting cable
- Removing the bottom tron-lighting cable
- Replacing the bottom tron-lighting cable
- Removing the antenna cables
- Replacing the antenna cables
- Downloading drivers
- BIOS setup program
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help and contacting Alienware
Alienware Area-51 R6 User Manual
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Alienware Area-51 Threadripper
Edition R6
Service Manual
Computer Model: Alienware Area-51 R6
Regulatory Model: D03X
Regulatory Type: D03X003
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.
© 2018 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other
trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be
trademarks of their respective owners.
2018 - 02
Rev. A00
Contents
Before working inside your computer........................ 13
Before you begin ........................................................................... 13
Safety instructions........................................................................... 13
Recommended tools........................................................................14
Screw list........................................................................................ 15
After working inside your computer...........................19
Technical overview.......................................................20
Inside view of your computer.......................................................... 20
Right view.................................................................................21
Left view.................................................................................. 22
System-board components..............................................................23
I/O-board components.................................................................. 25
Lifting the computer....................................................27
Procedure...................................................................................... 27
Removing the stability foot.........................................28
Procedure...................................................................................... 28
Replacing the stability foot......................................... 31
Procedure.......................................................................................31
Removing the side panels............................................32
Procedure...................................................................................... 32
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Replacing the side panels............................................34
Procedure...................................................................................... 34
Removing the battery..................................................35
Prerequisites...................................................................................35
Procedure......................................................................................35
Replacing the battery..................................................37
Procedure...................................................................................... 37
Post-requisites................................................................................ 37
Removing the battery case..........................................38
Prerequisites...................................................................................38
Procedure...................................................................................... 38
Replacing the battery case..........................................40
Procedure......................................................................................40
Post-requisites............................................................................... 40
Removing the hard drive............................................. 41
Prerequisites................................................................................... 41
Procedure.......................................................................................41
Replacing the hard drive.............................................44
Procedure......................................................................................44
Post-requisites................................................................................44
Removing the U.2 fan..................................................45
Prerequisites.................................................................................. 45
Procedure......................................................................................45
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Replacing the U.2 fan..................................................47
Procedure...................................................................................... 47
Post-requisites................................................................................47
Removing the right AlienFX side-panel connector... 48
Prerequisites...................................................................................48
Procedure......................................................................................48
Replacing the right AlienFX side-panel connector.... 51
Procedure.......................................................................................51
Post-requisites................................................................................ 51
Removing the left AlienFX side-panel connector...... 52
Prerequisites.................................................................................. 52
Procedure......................................................................................52
Replacing the left AlienFX side-panel connector...... 55
Procedure......................................................................................55
Post-requisites................................................................................55
Removing the I/O board............................................ 56
Prerequisites.................................................................................. 56
Procedure......................................................................................56
Replacing the I/O board.............................................58
Post-requisites................................................................................58
Removing the drive-bay heat sensor cable................ 59
Prerequisites.................................................................................. 59
Procedure......................................................................................59
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Replacing the drive-bay heat sensor cable................ 62
Procedure......................................................................................62
Post-requisites................................................................................62
Removing the memory modules..................................63
Prerequisites...................................................................................63
Procedure...................................................................................... 63
Replacing the memory modules..................................65
Procedure......................................................................................65
Post-requisites................................................................................65
Removing the graphics card....................................... 66
Prerequisites.................................................................................. 66
Procedure......................................................................................66
Replacing the graphics card........................................69
Procedure......................................................................................69
Post-requisites................................................................................69
Removing multiple graphics cards..............................70
Prerequisites.................................................................................. 70
Procedure......................................................................................70
Replacing multiple graphics cards..............................74
Procedure...................................................................................... 74
Post-requisites................................................................................74
Removing the wireless card........................................ 75
Prerequisites...................................................................................75
Procedure...................................................................................... 75
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Replacing the wireless card.........................................77
Procedure...................................................................................... 77
Post-requisites................................................................................ 77
Removing the coin-cell battery...................................78
Prerequisites...................................................................................78
Procedure...................................................................................... 78
Replacing the coin-cell battery...................................80
Procedure......................................................................................80
Post-requisites................................................................................80
Removing the top fan...................................................81
Prerequisites................................................................................... 81
Procedure.......................................................................................81
Replacing the top fan.................................................. 83
Procedure...................................................................................... 83
Post-requisites................................................................................83
Removing the logo board............................................84
Prerequisites...................................................................................84
Procedure......................................................................................85
Replacing the logo board............................................ 87
Procedure...................................................................................... 87
Post-requisites................................................................................87
Removing the solid-state drive...................................88
Prerequisites...................................................................................88
Procedure...................................................................................... 88
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Replacing the solid-state drive...................................90
Procedure......................................................................................90
Post-requisites................................................................................ 91
Removing the PCI fan................................................. 92
Prerequisites.................................................................................. 92
Procedure......................................................................................92
Replacing the PCI fan................................................. 94
Procedure......................................................................................94
Post-requisites................................................................................94
Removing the front-bezel heat sensor cable..............95
Prerequisites.................................................................................. 95
Procedure......................................................................................95
Replacing the front-bezel heat-sensor cable............. 97
Procedure...................................................................................... 97
Post-requisites................................................................................97
Removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly......98
Prerequisites.................................................................................. 98
Procedure......................................................................................98
Replacing the processor liquid-cooling assembly.... 101
Procedure.....................................................................................101
Post-requisites..............................................................................102
Removing the processor............................................ 103
Prerequisites.................................................................................103
Procedure.................................................................................... 103
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Replacing the processor............................................106
Procedure....................................................................................106
Post-requisites.............................................................................. 107
Removing the power-supply unit............................. 109
Prerequisites.................................................................................109
Procedure....................................................................................109
Replacing the power-supply unit.............................. 113
Procedure..................................................................................... 113
Post-requisites...............................................................................114
Removing the system board...................................... 115
Prerequisites................................................................................. 115
Procedure.....................................................................................115
Replacing the system board...................................... 117
Procedure..................................................................................... 117
Post-requisites...............................................................................117
Removing the handle bars......................................... 119
Prerequisites................................................................................. 119
Procedure.................................................................................... 120
Replacing the handle bars.........................................126
Procedure.................................................................................... 126
Post-requisites..............................................................................126
Removing the front bezel ......................................... 127
Prerequisites.................................................................................127
Procedure.....................................................................................127
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Replacing the front bezel.......................................... 130
Procedure.................................................................................... 130
Post-requisites..............................................................................130
Removing the rear bezel............................................ 131
Prerequisites..................................................................................131
Procedure..................................................................................... 131
Replacing the rear bezel............................................136
Procedure.................................................................................... 136
Post-requisites.............................................................................. 136
Removing the base panel...........................................137
Prerequisites................................................................................. 137
Procedure.....................................................................................138
Replacing the base panel...........................................142
Procedure.................................................................................... 142
Post-requisites..............................................................................142
Removing the top tron-lighting cable.......................143
Prerequisites.................................................................................143
Procedure.................................................................................... 143
Replacing the top tron-lighting cable...................... 145
Procedure.................................................................................... 145
Post-requisites..............................................................................145
Removing the bottom tron-lighting cable................ 146
Prerequisites.................................................................................146
Procedure.................................................................................... 146
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Replacing the bottom tron-lighting cable................ 149
Procedure.................................................................................... 149
Post-requisites..............................................................................149
Removing the antenna cables................................... 150
Prerequisites................................................................................ 150
Procedure....................................................................................150
Replacing the antenna cables................................... 155
Procedure.................................................................................... 155
Post-requisites..............................................................................155
Downloading drivers.................................................157
Downloading the audio driver.......................................................157
Downloading the graphics driver...................................................158
Downloading the USB driver.........................................................158
Downloading the chipset driver.................................................... 159
Downloading the network driver...................................................160
BIOS setup program..................................................162
Boot Sequence.............................................................................162
Navigation keys............................................................................162
BIOS overview..............................................................................163
Entering BIOS setup program........................................................163
System setup options.....................................................................164
System and setup password........................................................... 170
Assigning a system password and setup password..................... 170
Deleting or changing an existing system and or setup password..171
Clearing CMOS Settings..........................................................172
Clearing Forgotten Passwords.................................................. 173
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Troubleshooting.........................................................175
Flashing the BIOS......................................................................... 175
Flashing BIOS (USB key)...............................................................175
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics.............176
Running the ePSA diagnostics..................................................176
Diagnostics................................................................................... 177
Wi-Fi power cycle.........................................................................177
Getting help and contacting Alienware................... 178
Self-help resources........................................................................178
Contacting Alienware....................................................................178
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Before working inside your
computer
NOTE: The images in this document may dier from your computer
depending on the conguration you ordered.
Before you begin
1 Save and close all open les and exit all open applications.
2 Shut down your computer. Click Start → Power → Shut down.
NOTE: If you are using a dierent operating system, see the
documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical
outlets.
4 Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard,
mouse, and monitor from your computer.
5 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
6 After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for 5
seconds to ground the system board.
Safety instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential
damage and ensure your personal safety.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer
cover or panels. After you nish working inside the computer, replace all
covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the electrical outlet.
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CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work
surface is at and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by
their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as
authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due
to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. See the safety instructions that shipped with the product or at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground
yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the
back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted
metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal
components.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its
pull tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking
tabs or thumb-screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the
cable. When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid
bending any connector pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the
ports and connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Philips screwdriver #1
• Philips screwdriver #2
• Torx #20 (T20) screwdriver
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
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Screw list
The following table provides the list of screws that are used for securing dierent
components.
Table 1. Screw list
Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Stability foot Computer #6-32x6 2
Security-cable
slot latch
Computer #6-32x5.2 1
Battery-case
door
Battery case M2x5.7 1
Battery case Chassis #6-32x5.2 2
Hard-drive
assembly
Chassis #6-32x6 1
Hard drive Hard-drive
bracket
#6-32x3.6 4
U.2 fan Hard-drive
assembly
bracket
#6-32x6 2
Right AlienFX
side-panel
connector
assembly
Chassis #6-32x6 2
Right AlienFX
side-panel
connector
Bracket #6-32x6 1
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Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Left AlienFX
side-panel
connector
assembly
Chassis #6-32x6 2
Left AlienFX
side-panel
connector
Bracket #6-32x6 1
I/O board Chassis #6-32x6 5
Wireless card Chassis M2x3 1
Top fan Chassis #6-32x6 1
Logo board Chassis #6-32x6 1
Logo board Bracket #6-32x6 6
Solid-state
drive
System board M2x2.5 1
PCI fan Chassis M3x5.25 2
Fan shroud PCI fan M5x10 4
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Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Processor
liquid-cooling
assembly
Chassis M5x10 4
Power-supply
unit
Chassis #6-32x6 4
System-board Chassis #6-32x6 9
Rear-handle
bar
Chassis #6-32x6.5 14
Front-handle
bar
Chassis #6-32x6.5 14
Bottom-handle
bar
Chassis #6-32x6.5 14
Front bezel Chassis #6-32x6 5
Rear bezel Chassis #6-32x6 4
Rear bezel Chassis M3x5 3
Base panel Chassis #6-32x6 4
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Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Base panel Chassis #6-32x6 5
Antennas Chassis #6-32x6 6
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After working inside your
computer
CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may
severely damage your computer.
1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your
computer.
2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before
working on your computer.
3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before
working on your computer.
4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5 Turn on your computer.
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Technical overview
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Inside view of your computer
To view the dierent components installed in your computer. See “Left view” and
“Right view”.
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Right view
Figure 1. Right view
1 I/O board (IO BRD) 2 U.2 2.5–inch drive bracket
(HDD3/HDD4)
3 drive-bay heat-sensor 4 U.2 2.5–inch drive bracket
(HDD1/HDD2)
5 AlienFX side-panel connector 6 rear I/O accessibility lighting
batteries
7 3.5-inch drive bracket (HDD1) 8 3.5-inch drive bracket (HDD2)
9 3.5-inch drive bracket (HDD3)
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Left view
Figure 2. Left view
1 processor liquid-cooling assembly
fan
2 graphics card
3 system board 4 power-supply unit
5 AlienFX side-panel connector 6 PCI fan
7 processor liquid-cooling assembly
pump
8 memory modules
9 top fan
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System-board components
1 processor-power connector (CPU
PWR1)
2 processor liquid-cooling
assembly pump-fan connector
(PUMP_FAN1)
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3 processor liquid cooling-assembly
fan (LCM_FAN1)
4 audio connector (FP_AUDIO1)
5 PCI-Express slot (SLOT1) 6 CMOS reset jumper
(CMOS_CLR)
7 coin-cell battery socket (BAT1) 8 PCI-Express slot (SLOT3)
9 PCI-Express slot (SLOT4) 10 WLAN connector (M2_WLAN1)
11 PCI-Express slot (SLOT5) 12 PCI-Express slot (SLOT6)
13 solid-state drive slot (M2_SSD1) 14 PCI-Express slot (SLOT7)
15 low pin count debug header
(LPC1) 16 LED Power Switch (PANEL1)
17 USB connector (USB1) 18 chassis heat-sensor connector
(SENSOR2)
19 drive-bay heat-sensor connector
(SENSOR1)
20 PCI-Express power connector
(PCIE_PWR1)
21 PCI-Express fan 1 connector
(PCI_FAN1)
22 password reset jumper
(PW_CLR)
23 SATA drive connector (HDD
_SATA_3_4) 24 SATA drive connector
(HDD_SATA_1_2)
25 USB connector (USB3_MB2) 26 USB connector (USB3_MB1)
27 U.2 SSD connector 28 Advanced Technology xTended
(ATX) power connector (ATX
PWR1)
29 processor liquid-cooling assembly
fan connector (MID_FAN1)
30 top fan connector (TOP_FAN1)
31 memory-module slot (DIMM2) 32 memory-module slot (DIMM1)
33 processor socket (CPU1) 34 memory-module slot (DIMM3)
35 memory-module slot (DIMM4)
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I/O-board components
NOTE: The location of the connectors may vary based on the selections
you made at the time of purchase.
Figure 3. I/O-board components
1 Fan connector (U2_FAN1) 2 Fan connector (U2_FAN2)
3 USB connector (USB1) 4 front I/O connector
(USB3_FIO1)
5 front I/O connector (USB3_FIO2) 6 audio connector (AUDIOIO1)
7 rear I/O accessibility lighting
battery connector (VBAT1)
8 rear I/O accessibility lighting
connector (PORCH_LIGHT1)
9 right theater-lighting connector
(POGO_IN_R1)
10 left theater-lighting connector
(POGO_IN_L1)
11 logo board connector (LOGO1) 12 main-power connector (PWR1)
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13 front I/O control connector
(FIO_PWR1)
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Lifting the computer
Procedure
1 With both hands, hold the handle located on top of the computer.
2 Lift the computer.
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Removing the stability foot
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Tilt the computer towards the front until the base is facing up.
2 Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the stability foot to the
computer.
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3 Lift the stability foot o the computer.
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4 Tilt the computer back to the upright position.
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Replacing the stability foot
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Tilt the computer towards the front until the base is facing up.
2 Align the screw holes on the stability foot with the screw holes on the base of
the computer and replace the two screws (#6-32x6).
3 Tilt the computer back to the upright position.
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Removing the side panels
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
NOTE: Make sure that you remove the security cable from the security-
cable slot (if applicable).
1 Remove the screw (#6-32x5.2) that secures the security-cable slot latch.
The security-cable slot latch slides to the unlocked position.
2 Lift the release panel to open the right side-panel.
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3 Pull and lift the right side-panel away from the chassis.
4 Repeat the procedure from step 2 to step 3 on the left side-panel.
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Replacing the side panels
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the tabs on the right side-panel with the slots on the right side of the
computer and snap the panel to lock it in place.
2 Repeat step 1 to replace the left side-panel.
3 Slide and hold the security-cable slot latch in the locked position.
4 Replace the screw (#6-32x5.2) that secures the security-cable slot latch.
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Removing the battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Remove the right side-panel. See “Removing the side panels”.
Procedure
1 Remove the screw (M2x5.7) that secures the battery-case door to the battery
case.
2 Slide and open the battery-case door.
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3 Remove the batteries from the battery case.
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Replacing the battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Insert the batteries into the battery case.
2 Slide and close the battery-case door.
3 Replace the screw (M2x5.7) that secures the battery-case door to the battery
case.
Post-requisites
Replace the right side-panel. See “Replacing the side panels”.
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Removing the battery case
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the right side-panel. See “Removing the side panels”.
3 Remove the battery.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the left side.
2 Press the release tabs on the cable connector to disconnect the battery-case
cable from the I/O board.
3 Remove the battery-case cable from the routing guides on the chassis.
4 Remove the two screws (#6-32x5.2) that secure the battery case to the
chassis.
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5 Lift the battery case o the chassis.
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Replacing the battery case
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the battery case with the screw holes on the chassis.
2 Replace the two screws (#6-32x5.2) that secure the battery case to the
chassis.
3 Route the battery-case cable through the routing guides on the chassis.
4 Connect the battery-case cable to the I/O board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the battery.
2 Replace the right side-panel. See “Replacing the side panels”.
3 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the hard drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard
drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the
computer is in sleep or on state.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the left side.
2 Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the hard-drive assembly
(HDD1).
3 Remove the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the hard-drive assembly (HDD1)
to the chassis.
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4 Using the tab, slide and remove the hard-drive assembly (HDD1) from the
chassis.
5 Remove the four screws (#6-32x3.6) that secure the hard-drive bracket to
the hard drive.
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6 Slide and remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket.
NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 6 to remove any other hard drives
(HDD2 and HDD3) installed in your computer.
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Replacing the hard drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard
drive.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the
hard drive (HDD1).
2 Replace the four screws (#6-32x3.6) that secure the hard drive to the hard-
drive bracket.
3 Place the hard-drive assembly (HDD1) in the chassis.
4 Replace the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the hard-drive assembly (HDD1)
to the chassis.
5 Connect the power cable and data cable to the hard drive (HDD1).
NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 5 to replace any other hard drives
(HDD2 and HDD3) installed in your computer.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
2 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the U.2 fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the left side.
2 Disconnect the U.2 fan cable from the fan connector.
3 Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) that secures the U.2 fan to the hard-drive
assembly bracket.
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4 Remove the U.2 fan from the hard-drive assembly bracket.
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Replacing the U.2 fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align and place the U.2 fan on the hard-drive assembly bracket.
2 Replace the two screws (#6-32x6) that secures the U.2 fan to the hard-drive
assembly.
3 Connect the U.2 fan cable to the fan connector.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
2 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the right AlienFX side-
panel connector
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the left side.
2 Disconnect the right AlienFX side-panel cable that connects the right
AlienFX side-panel connector to the I/O board. See “I/O-board
components”.
3 Remove the right AlienFX side-panel cable from the routing guides on the
chassis.
4 Remove the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the right AlienFX side-panel
connector assembly to the chassis.
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5 Slide and remove the right AlienFX side-panel connector assembly from the
chassis.
6 Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the right AlienFX side-panel
connector to the bracket.
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7 Remove the cable routing through the slot on the bracket and lift the right
AlienFX side-panel connector o the bracket.
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Replacing the right AlienFX side-
panel connector
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Route the cable through the slot on the bracket and align the screw holes on
the right AlienFX side-panel connector with the screw holes on the bracket.
2 Replace the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the right AlienFX side-panel
connector to the bracket.
3 Align the screw hole on the right AlienFX side-panel connector assembly with
the screw hole on the chassis.
4 Replace the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the right AlienFX side-panel
connector assembly to the chassis.
5 Route the right AlienFX side-panel cable through the routing guides on the
chassis.
6 Connect the cable that connects the right AlienFX side-panel connector to
the I/O board. See “I/O-board components”.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
2 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the left AlienFX side-
panel connector
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the left side.
2 Disconnect the cable that connects the left AlienFX side-panel connector to
the I/O board. See “I/O-board components”.
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3 Remove the cable from the securing clip and route the cable through the slot
on the chassis.
4 Turn the chassis over.
5 Remove the AlienFX side-panel cable through the routing guides on the
chassis.
6 Remove the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the left AlienFX side-panel
connector assembly to the chassis.
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7 Remove the left AlienFX side-panel connector assembly from the chassis.
8 Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the AlienFX side-panel
connector to the bracket.
9 Remove the cable routing through the slot on the bracket and lift the left
AlienFX side-panel connector o the bracket.
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Replacing the left AlienFX side-
panel connector
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Route the cable through the slot on the bracket and align the screw holes on
the left AlienFX side-panel connector with the screw holes on the bracket.
2 Replace the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the AlienFX side-panel
connector to the bracket.
3 Align the screw hole on the left AlienFX side-panel connector with the screw
hole on the chassis.
4 Replace the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the left AlienFX side-panel
connector to the chassis.
5 Route the AlienFX side-panel cable through the routing guides on the chassis
6 Turn the chassis over.
7 Route the cable through the securing clip and through the slot on the chassis.
8 Connect the cable that connects the left AlienFX side-panel connector to the
system board. See “I/O-board components”.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
2 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the I/O board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the left side.
2 Disconnect all cables from the I/O board.
NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you
can route them correctly after you replace the I/O board.
3 Remove the ve screws (#6-32x6) that secure the I/O board to the chassis.
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4 Slide and lift the I/O board out of the chassis.
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Replacing the I/O board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Post-requisites
1 Replace left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
2 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the drive-bay heat
sensor cable
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the right side. Locate the drive-bay heat-sensor connector
(SENSOR2) on the system board. For more information on the drive-bay
heat-sensor connector, see “system-board components”.
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5 Push the release tab and pry the drive-bay heat-sensor cable o the chassis.
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Replacing the drive-bay heat
sensor cable
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Route the drive-bay heat-sensor cable through the slot on the chassis.
2 Align the tab on the drive-bay heat-sensor cable on the chassis.
3 Push the release tab on the drive-bay heat-sensor cable and press it into
place.
4 Lay the chassis on the left side.
5 Connect the drive-bay heat-sensor cable to the system board. See “system-
board components”..
Post-requisites
1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
2 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the memory modules
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the right side.
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2 Locate the memory modules on the system board.
3 Push the securing clip away from the memory module.
4 Remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.
NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 4 to remove any other memory modules
installed in your computer.
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Replacing the memory modules
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab on the
memory-module slot.
2 Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the
memory module snaps into position and the securing clip locks in place.
NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and
reinstall it.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
2 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the graphics card
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information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the right side. Locate the graphics card on the system
board. For more information on graphics card see “system-board
components”.
2 Disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
3 Rotate and open the PCIE door.
4 Press and hold the securing tab on the clamp.
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5 Pull the clamp up out from the bracket.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2,
and VGA3) varies depending on the video card installed.
6 Press and hold the securing tab on the graphics-card connector, grasp the
card by its top corner.
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7 Lift the graphics card from the graphics-card slot.
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Replacing the graphics card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express card connector on the system
board.
2 Place the card in the connector and press down rmly. Ensure that the card is
rmly seated.
3 Press and hold the securing tab on the clamp.
4 Push the clamp back towards the bracket.
5 Rotate the PCIE door to close.
6 Connect the power cables to the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2,
and VGA3) varies depending on the video card installed.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
2 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing multiple graphics cards
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the right side. Locate the graphics card on the system
board. For more information on graphics card see “system-board
components”.
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2 Lift the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards.
3 Disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
4 Rotate and open the PCIE door.
5 Press and hold the securing tab on the clamp.
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6 Pull the clamp away from the bracket.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2,
and VGA3) varies depending on the video card installed.
7 Press and hold the securing tab on the graphics-card connector, grasp the
card by its top corner.
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8 Lift the graphics card from the graphics-card slot.
9 Repeat steps 2 to 7 to remove graphics card on the PCI-Express card
connector (SLOT4) and PCI-Express x16 card connector (SLOT7).
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Replacing multiple graphics cards
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express card connector on the system
board.
2 Place the card in the connector and press down rmly. Ensure that the card is
rmly seated.
3 Press and hold the securing tab on the clamp.
4 Push the clamp back towards the bracket.
5 Rotate the PCIE door to close.
6 Connect the power cables to the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2,
and VGA3) varies depending on the video card installed.
7 Place the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
2 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the wireless card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
3 If you have multiple graphics cards installed, remove the graphics card. See
“Removing multiple graphics cards”.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the right side.
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2 Locate the wireless card on the system board.
3 Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless card to the chassis.
4 Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card slot.
5 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.
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Replacing the wireless card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card.
2 Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card slot.
3 Insert the wireless card at an angle into the connector.
4 Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless card to the chassis.
A label at the tip of the antenna cables indicates the color scheme for the
wireless card supported by your computer.
Table 2. Antenna-cable color scheme
Connectors on the wireless card Antenna-cable sticker color
Auxiliary (1) Black
Main (2) White
Post-requisites
1 If you have multiple graphics cards, replace the graphics card. See “Replacing
multiple graphics cards”.
2 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
3 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the coin-cell battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup
program’s settings to default. It is recommended that you note the BIOS
setup program’s settings before removing the coin-cell battery.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
3 If you have multiple graphics cards installed, remove the graphics card. See
“Removing multiple graphics cards”.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the right side.
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2 Locate the coin-cell battery on the system board.
3 Push the coin-cell battery-release lever.
4 Remove the coin-cell battery.
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Replacing the coin-cell battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
Insert the coin-cell battery into the socket with the side labeled + facing up and
press down the battery in the socket.
Post-requisites
1 If you have multiple graphics cards, replace the graphics card. See “Replacing
multiple graphics cards”.
2 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
3 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the top fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the right side.
2 Disconnect the top-fan cable from the connector on the system board. For
more information on the top-fan cable connector, see “system-board
components”.
3 Remove the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the top fan on the chassis.
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4 Pull the release tab away from the chassis, move the top fan towards the right
side and slide the top fan out of the chassis.
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Replacing the top fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the tabs on the top fan with the slots on the chassis and slide the fan
until it snaps into position.
2 Replace the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the top fan on the chassis.
3 Connect the top fan cable from the connector on the system board. For more
information on the top fan cable connector, see “system-board components”.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
2 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the logo board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
3 Remove the top fan.
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Procedure
NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can
route them correctly after you replace the logo board.
1 Disconnect all the cables from the logo board.
2 Remove the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the logo board to the chassis.
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3 Slide the logo board out of the chassis.
4 Remove the six screws (#6-32x6) that secure the logo board to the bracket.
5 Remove the logo board from the bracket.
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Replacing the logo board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the logo board to the screw holes on the bracket
and slide the logo board in place.
2 Replace the six screws (#6-32x6) that secure the logo board to the bracket.
3 Slide the logo board inside the chassis.
4 Replace the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the logo board to the bracket.
5 Route and connect the respective cables to the logo board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the top fan.
2 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
3 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the solid-state drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the
solid-state drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while
the computer is in sleep or on state.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the right side.
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2 Locate the solid-state drive on the system board.
3 Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the system
board.
4 Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot on the
system board.
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Replacing the solid-state drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the
solid-state drive.
Procedure
1 Locate the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
2 Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive
slot and slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.
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Removing the PCI fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the right side.
2 Disconnect the PCI-fan cable from the respective connector on the system
board.
3 Remove the PCI-fan cable from the routing guides on the chassis.
4 Remove the screw (M3x5.25) that secure the PCI fan to the chassis.
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5 Slide and remove the PCI fan from the tabs securing it to the chassis.
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Replacing the PCI fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the tabs on the PCI-fan with the slots on the chassis and slide the fan
until it snaps into position.
2 Replace the screw (M3x5.25) that secure the PCI fan to the chassis.
3 Connect the PCI-fan cable to the connector on the system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
2 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the front-bezel heat
sensor cable
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
3 Remove the PCI fan.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the front-bezel heat sensor cable from the system board.
2 Remove the front-bezel heat sensor cable from the routing guides on the
chassis.
3 Remove the two screws (M3x5.25) that secure the PCI fan holder to the
chassis.
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4 Slide and remove the PCI fan holder from the chassis.
5 Push the release tab and pry the front-bezel heat-sensor cable o the chassis.
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Replacing the front-bezel heat-
sensor cable
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Route the front-bezel heat-sensor cable through the bracket.
2 Align the tab on the front-bezel heat-sensor cable on the chassis.
3 Push the release tab on the front-bezel heat-sensor cable and press it into
place.
4 Align and place the PCI fan holder from the chassis.
5 Replace the two screws (M3x5.25) that secure the PCI fan holder to the
chassis.
6 Route the front-bezel heat sensor cable through the routing guides on the
chassis.
7 Connect the front-bezel heat sensor cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the PCI fan.
2 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
3 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the processor liquid-
cooling assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
3 Remove the memory modules.
Procedure
WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor liquid-cooling
assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it had
sucient time to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch
the heat transfer areas on the processor liquid-cooling assembly. The oils
in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
1 Lay the chassis on the right side.
2 Disconnect the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan cable from the system
board. For more information on the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan
cable connector, see “system-board components”.
3 Disconnect the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan cable from the system
board. For more information on the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan
cable connector, see “system-board components”.
4 In reverse sequential order as indicated on the processor cooling-assembly
pump, loosen the captive screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling
assembly pump to the system board.
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5 Remove the four screws (M5x10) that secure the processor liquid-cooling
assembly fan to the chassis.
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6 Slide and lift the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan and processor liquid-
cooling assembly pump out of the chassis.
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Replacing the processor liquid-
cooling assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the processor liquid-cooling assembly
can damage the system board and processor.
1 Apply thermal grease between the processor liquid-cooling assembly pump
and the processor.
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original
processor and processor liquid-cooling are reinstalled together. If
either the processor or the processor liquid-cooling is replaced, use
the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal
conductivity is achieved.
2 Hold the processor liquid-cooling assembly pump in one hand and processor
liquid-cooling assembly fan in another.
3 Align the processor liquid-cooling assembly pump over the processor, while
holding the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan outside the chassis and
secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly pump.
4 Connect the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan and the processor liquid-
cooling assembly pump-fan cable to the connectors on the system board.
5 Align the screw holes on the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan with the
screw holes on the chassis.
6 Replace the four screws (M5x10) that secure the processor liquid-cooling
assembly fan to the chassis.
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7 In sequential order as indicated on the processor cooling-assembly, tighten
the captive screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly to the
system board.
8 Connect the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan cable to the system board.
9 Connect the processor liquid-cooling assembly pump-fan cable to the system
board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the memory modules.
2 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
3 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the processor
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
3 Remove the processor liquid-cooling assembly.
Procedure
WARNING: The processor might still be hot after the computer is shut
down. Allow the processor to cool down before removing it.
1 In the order as indicated on the processor shield (3,2,1), loosen the captive
screws that secure the processor shield to the system board.
2 Open the processor shield.
3 Press down and push the left-release lever and right-release lever away from
the processor cover to release it from the securing tab.
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4 Slide the processor cover o the processor slot.
CAUTION: When removing the processor, do not touch any of the
pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the
socket.
5 Remove the processor from the tabs on the processor cover.
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6 Lift the processor o the processor cover.
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Replacing the processor
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the
thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is
achieved.
NOTE: A new processor ships with a thermal pad in the package. In some
cases, the processor may ship with the thermal pad attached to it.
Procedure
1 Place the processor into the processor cover.
2 Align the tabs on the processor cover with the processor.
3 Slide the processor cover into the processor slot.
4 Press the left-release lever and right-release lever on the processor cover to
secure the tab.
5 Place the processor shield.
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Removing the power-supply unit
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
3 Remove the graphics cards or multiple graphics cards.
Procedure
NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can
route them correctly after you replace the power-supply unit.
1 Lay the chassis on the right side.
2 Press the release tabs on the power cables and disconnect all the cables from
the power-supply unit.
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3 Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the power-supply unit to the
back of the chassis.
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4 Lift the power-supply unit cover away from the chassis.
5 Slide the power-supply unit out through the back of the chassis and remove it
from the computer.
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6 Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the metal bracket to the
power-supply unit.
7 Remove the metal bracket from the power-supply unit.
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Replacing the power-supply unit
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
WARNING: The cables and ports on the back of the power-supply unit
are color-coded to indicate the dierent power wattage. Ensure that you
plug in the cable to the correct port. Failure to do so may result in
damaging the power-supply unit and/or system components.
1 Align and place the metal bracket on to the power-supply unit.
2 Replace the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the metal bracket to the
power-supply unit.
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3 Press and hold the securing tab on the chassis and slide the power-supply unit
into the chassis until it snaps into position.
4 Align the notch on the power-supply unit cover with the tab on the chassis.
5 Replace the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the power-supply unit to the
bezel.
6 Connect the power cable to the power-supply unit.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the graphics cards or multiple graphics cards.
2 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
3 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the system board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You
must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace
the system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made
to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the
appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the
location of the connectors so that you can reconnect the cables correctly
after you replace the system board.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
3 Remove the top fan.
4 Remove the graphics card or multiple graphics cards.
5 Remove the memory modules.
6 Remove the processor liquid-cooling assembly.
7 Remove the wireless card.
Procedure
NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can
route them correctly after you replace the system board. For information
on system-board connectors, see “system-board components”.
1 Lay the chassis on the right side.
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Replacing the system board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You
must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace
the system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made
to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the
appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.
Procedure
1 Replace the processor.
2 Align the ports on the system-board assembly with the slots on the chassis and
align the system-board assembly in place.
3 Replace the nine screws (#6-32x6) that secure the system-board assembly to
the chassis.
4 Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system-board
assembly.
NOTE: For information on system-board connectors, see “system-
board components”.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly.
2 Replace the memory modules.
3 Replace the graphics card or multiple graphics cards.
4 Replace the top fan.
5 Replace the wireless card.
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Removing the handle bars
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
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Procedure
1 Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the rear handle-bar to the
left side of the chassis.
2 Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the rear handle-bar to the
right side of the chassis.
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3 Press the rear-handle bar to release the securing tab and remove the rear-
handle bar.
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4 Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the front handle-bar to
the left side of the chassis.
5 Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the front handle-bar to
the right side of the chassis.
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6 Press the front-handle bar to release the securing tab and remove the front-
handle bar.
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7 Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the bottom handle-bar to
the left side of the chassis.
8 Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the bottom handle-bar to
the right side of the chassis.
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9 Press the bottom-handle bar to release the securing tab and remove the
bottom-handle bar.
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Replacing the handle bars
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align and place the bottom-handle bar on the slot and snap the bottom-
handle bar to the chassis.
2 Replace the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the bottom-handle bar to
the left side of the chassis.
3 Replace the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the bottom-handle bar to
the right side of the chassis.
4 Align and place the front-handle bar on the slot and snap the front-handle
bar to the chassis.
5 Replace the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the front-handle bar to
the left side of the chassis.
6 Replace the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the front-handle bar to
the right side of the chassis.
7 Align and place the rear-handle bar on the slot and snap the rear-handle bar
to the chassis.
8 Replace the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the rear-handle bar to the
left side of the chassis.
9 Replace the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the rear-handle bar to the
right side of the chassis.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
2 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the front bezel
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
3 Remove the handle bars.
Procedure
1 Pull the connector downwards and then disconnect the top tron light-cables
from the front bezel.
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2 Pull the connector downwards and then disconnect the bottom tron light-
cables from the front bezel.
3 Remove the two screws (6-32x5.2) from inside, securing the front bezel to
the left side of the chassis.
4 Remove the screw (6-32x5.2) from inside, securing the front bezel to the
right side of the chassis.
5 Release the tabs from inside the chassis on the right side, securing the front
bezel to the chassis.
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6 Pull the front bezel o the chassis.
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Replacing the front bezel
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the tabs from inside the chassis on the right and left side and place the
front bezel and snap it in place.
2 Connect the top tron light-cables to the front bezel.
3 Connect the bottom tron light-cables to the front bezel.
4 Replace the screw (6-32x5.2) from inside, securing the front bezel to the
right side of the chassis.
5 Replace the two screws (6-32x5.2) from inside, securing the front bezel to
the left side of the chassis.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the handle bars.
2 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
3 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the rear bezel
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
3 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the handle bars to
remove the rear handle bar.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable from the I/O board.
2 Open the securing clip which secures the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable
to the chassis.
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3 Remove the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable through the routing guides
on the chassis.
4 Remove the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable through the slot on the
chassis.
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5 Open the securing clip which secures the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable
to the chassis.
6 Remove the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable from the routing guides on
the chassis.
7 Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the power-supply unit cover
to the back of the chassis.
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8 Lift the power-supply unit cover away from the chassis.
9 Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the rear bezel to the top and
bottom of the chassis.
10 Remove the screw (M3x5) from inside, that secure the rear bezel to the
chassis.
11 Release the tabs from inside the chassis on the left side, securing the rear
bezel to the chassis.
12 Release the tabs from inside the chassis on the right side, securing the rear
bezel to the chassis.
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13 Remove the rear bezel from the chassis and remove the rear I/O accessibility
lighting cable from the slot on the chassis.
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Replacing the rear bezel
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Route the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable through the slot on the chassis.
2 Align the tabs from inside the chassis on the right side and left side, securing
the rear bezel to the chassis and snap it in place.
3 Replace the screw (M3x5) from inside, that secure the rear bezel to the
chassis.
4 Replace the four screws (#6-32x6) that secures the rear bezel to the top and
bottom of the chassis.
5 Route the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable through the routing guides on
the chassis.
6 Align and place the power-supply cover on the chassis.
7 Replace the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the power-supply unit to the
back of the chassis.
8 Insert the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable through the slot on the chassis.
9 Secure the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable to the chassis using the
securing clip.
10 Connect the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable to the I/O board.
Post-requisites
1 Follow the procedure from step 7 to step 9 in Replacing the handle bars to
replace the rear handle bar.
2 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
3 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the base panel
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
3 Remove the battery case.
4 Remove the hard drive (HDD1).
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Procedure
CAUTION: If the front bezel and rear bezel have been removed, place the
chassis carefully on a at surface to avoid damaging the I/O ports.
1 Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the base panel to the chassis.
2 Remove the three screws (#6-32x6) from inside, securing the base panel to
the left side of the chassis.
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3 Release the tabs from inside the chassis on the left side, securing the base
panel to the left side of the chassis.
Figure 4. Removing the base panel
1 tabs (2) 2 screws (3)
3 chassis
4 Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) from inside, securing the base panel to
the right side of the chassis.
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5 Release the tabs from inside the chassis on the right side, securing the base
panel to the right side of the chassis.
Figure 5. Removing the base panel
1 screws (2) 2 tabs (2)
3 chassis
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6 Remove the base panel from the chassis.
Figure 6. Removing the base panel
1 base panel 2 chassis
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Replacing the base panel
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the tabs from inside the chassis on the right side and left side, securing
the base panel to the chassis and snap it in place.
2 Replace the two screws (#6-32x6) from inside, securing the base panel to
the right side of the chassis.
3 Replace the three screws (#6-32x6) from inside, securing the base panel to
the left side of the chassis.
4 Replace the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the base panel to the chassis.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the hard drive (HDD1).
2 Replace the battery case.
3 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
4 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the top tron-lighting
cable
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
3 Remove the top fan.
4 Remove the handle bars.
5 Remove the front bezel.
6 Remove the rear bezel.
7 Remove the base panel.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the top tron-lighting cables from the logo board.
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2 Remove the top tron-lighting cables from the routing-guides on the chassis.
3 Peel the tape that secures the top tron-lighting cables to the chassis and lift
the top tron-lighting cables.
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Replacing the top tron-lighting
cable
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align and place the top tron-lighting cables on the chassis.
2 Adhere the tape that secures the top tron-lighting cables to the chassis.
3 Route the top tron-lighting cables through the routing-guides on the chassis.
4 Connect the top tron-lighting cables to the logo board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the base panel.
2 Replace the rear bezel.
3 Replace the front bezel.
4 Replace the handle bars.
5 Replace the top fan.
6 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
7 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the bottom tron-lighting
cable
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
3 Remove the top fan.
4 Remove the PCI fan.
5 Remove the handle bars.
6 Remove the front bezel.
7 Remove the rear bezel.
8 Remove the base panel.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the bottom tron-lighting cables from the logo board.
2 Open the securing clip which secures the bottom tron-lighting cables to the
chassis.
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3 Remove the bottom tron-lighting cables from the routing guide on the
chassis.
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4 Remove the bottom tron-lighting cables from the slot on the chassis.
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Replacing the bottom tron-lighting
cable
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Route the bottom tron-lighting cables through the slot on the chassis.
2 Route the bottom tron-lighting cables through the routing guide on the
chassis.
3 Secure the bottom tron-lighting cables to the chassis using the securing clip.
4 Connect the bottom tron-lighting cables to the logo board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the base panel.
2 Replace the rear bezel.
3 Replace the front bezel.
4 Replace the handle bars.
5 Replace the PCI fan.
6 Replace the top fan.
7 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
8 Replace the stability foot.
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Removing the antenna cables
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot.
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
3 Remove the handle bars.
4 Remove the graphics card.
5 Remove the wireless card.
6 Remove the front bezel.
7 Remove the rear bezel.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the right side.
2 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.
3 Remove the antenna cables from the routing guide on the chassis.
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4 Slide the antenna cables through the slot on the chassis.
5 Turn the chassis over.
6 Remove the antenna cables from the routing guide on the chassis.
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7 Slide the antenna cable through the slot on the chassis.
8 Turn the chassis over.
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9 Remove the antenna cables from the routing guide on the chassis and slide
the antenna cable through the slot on the chassis.
10 Peel the tape that secures the antenna cables to the chassis.
11 Remove the six screws (#6-32x6) that secure the antenna cables to the
chassis.
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12 Pull the antenna cables from the slot on the chassis and remove.
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Replacing the antenna cables
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Place the antenna cables in place and slide the antenna cables through the
slot on the chassis.
2 Replace the six screws (#6-32x6) that secure the antenna cables to the
chassis.
3 Adhere the tape that secures the antenna cables to the chassis.
4 Route the antenna cable through the slot on the chassis and then through the
routing guides on the chassis.
5 Turn the chassis over.
6 Route the antenna cable through the slot on the chassis.
7 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the chassis.
8 Turn the chassis over.
9 Route the antenna cable through the slot on the chassis.
10 Route the antenna cables through the routing guide on the chassis.
11 Connect the antenna cables from the wireless card.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the rear bezel.
2 Replace the front bezel.
3 Replace the wireless card.
4 Replace the graphics card.
5 Replace the handle bars.
6 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
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Downloading drivers
Downloading the audio driver
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature
or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Click the Detect Drivers button.
6 Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then
click Continue.
7 If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.
NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specic
instructions.
8 Click View Drivers for My System.
9 Click Download and Install to download and install all driver updates
detected for your computer.
10 Select a location to save the les.
11 If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes
on the system.
12 The application installs all drivers and updates identied.
NOTE: Not all les can be installed automatically. Review the
installation summary to identify if manual installation is necessary.
13 For manual download and installation, click Category.
14 Click Audio in the drop-down list.
15 Click Download to download the audio driver for your computer.
16 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the
audio driver le.
17 Double-click the audio driver le icon and follow the instructions on the
screen to install the driver.
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Downloading the graphics driver
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature
or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Click the Detect Drivers button.
6 Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then
click Continue.
7 If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.
NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specic
instructions.
8 Click View Drivers for My System.
9 Click Download and Install to download and install all driver updates
detected for your computer.
10 Select a location to save the les.
11 If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes
on the system.
12 The application installs all drivers and updates identied.
NOTE: Not all les can be installed automatically. Review the
installation summary to identify if manual installation is necessary.
13 For manual download and installation, click Category.
14 Click Video in the drop-down list.
15 Click Download to download the graphics driver for your computer.
16 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the
graphics driver le.
17 Double-click the graphics driver le icon and follow the instructions on the
screen to install the driver.
Downloading the USB driver
1 Turn on your computer.
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2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature
or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Click the Detect Drivers button.
6 Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then
click Continue.
7 If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.
NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specic
instructions.
8 Click View Drivers for My System.
9 Click Download and Install to download and install all driver updates
detected for your computer.
10 Select a location to save the les.
11 If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes
on the system.
12 The application installs all drivers and updates identied.
NOTE: Not all les can be installed automatically. Review the
installation summary to identify if manual installation is necessary.
13 For manual download and installation, click Category.
14 Click Chipset in the drop-down list.
15 Click Download to download the USB driver for your computer.
16 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved USB
driver le.
17 Double-click the USB driver le icon and follow the instructions on screen to
install the driver.
Downloading the chipset driver
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature
or manually browse for your computer model.
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4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Click the Detect Drivers button.
6 Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then
click Continue.
7 If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.
NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specic
instructions.
8 Click View Drivers for My System.
9 Click Download and Install to download and install all driver updates
detected for your computer.
10 Select a location to save the les.
11 If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes
on the system.
12 The application installs all drivers and updates identied.
NOTE: Not all les can be installed automatically. Review the
installation summary to identify if manual installation is necessary.
13 For manual download and installation, click Category.
14 Click Chipset in the drop-down list.
15 Click Download to download the appropriate chipset driver for your
computer.
16 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the
chipset driver le.
17 Double-click the chipset driver le icon and follow the instructions on the
screen to install the driver.
Downloading the network driver
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature
or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Click the Detect Drivers button.
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6 Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then
click Continue.
7 If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.
NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specic
instructions.
8 Click View Drivers for My System.
9 Click Download and Install to download and install all driver updates
detected for your computer.
10 Select a location to save the les.
11 If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes
on the system.
12 The application installs all drivers and updates identied.
NOTE: Not all les can be installed automatically. Review the
installation summary to identify if manual installation is necessary.
13 For manual download and installation, click Category.
14 Click Network in the drop-down list.
15 Click Download to download the network driver for your computer.
16 Save the le, and after the download is complete, navigate to the folder
where you saved the network driver le.
17 Double-click the network driver le icon and follow the instructions on
screen.
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BIOS setup program
Boot Sequence
Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup–dened boot device order
and boot directly to a specic device (for example: optical drive or hard drive).
During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can:
• Access System Setup by pressing F2 key
• Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key
The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the
diagnostic option. The boot menu options are:
• Removable Drive (if available)
• STXXXX Drive
NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number.
• Optical Drive (if available)
• SATA Hard Drive (if available)
• Diagnostics
NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, will display the ePSA diagnostics
screen.
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup
screen.
Navigation keys
NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are
recorded but do not take eect until you restart the system.
Keys Navigation
Up arrow Moves to the previous eld.
Down arrow Moves to the next eld.
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Keys Navigation
Enter Selects a value in the selected eld (if applicable) or follow
the link in the eld.
Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable.
Tab Moves to the next focus area.
NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.
Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen.
Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message that
prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the
system.
BIOS overview
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the
settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can make your
computer work incorrectly.
NOTE: Before you change BIOS Setup program, it is recommended that
you write down the BIOS Setup program screen information for future
reference.
Use the BIOS Setup program for the following purposes:
• Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the
amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive.
• Change the system conguration information.
• Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard
drive installed, and enabling or disabling base devices.
Entering BIOS setup program
1 Turn on (or restart) your computer.
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2 During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to
appear, and then press F2 immediately.
NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard is initialized. This
prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it, and then
press F2. If you press F2 before the F2 prompt, this keystroke is lost.
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue
to wait until you see the desktop. Then, turn o your computer and
try again.
System setup options
NOTE: Depending on your computer and its installed devices, the items
listed in this section may or may not appear.
Table 3. System setup options—Main menu
Main
BIOS Information
BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number.
Build Date Displays the BIOS release date.
Product Information
Product Name Displays the product name. Default:
Alienware Area-51 R6.
Set Service Tag Allows you to enter the service tag of
your computer.
Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of your
computer.
EC Information
EC Firmware Version Displays the Embedded Controller
rmware version.
Memory Information
Total Memory Displays the total computer memory
installed.
Memory Available Displays the amount of memory
available on the computer.
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Main
Memory Technology Displays the type of memory
technology used.
Memory Speed Displays the memory speed.
CPU Information
Processor Type Displays the processor type
Processor ID Displays the processor identication
code.
CPU Speed Displays the CPU speed.
Cache L2 Displays the processor L2 cache size.
Cache L3 Displays the processor L3 cache size.
Discrete Graphics 1 Displays the rst discrete graphics
installed on your computer.
Discrete Graphics 2 Displays the second discrete
graphics installed on your computer.
Discrete Graphics 3 Displays the third discrete graphics
installed on your computer.
Device Information
First HDD Displays the rst HDD device
information.
SATA ODD Displays the SATA ODD device
information.
Second HDD Displays the second HDD device
information.
mSATA Device Displays the mSATA device
information.
M.2 PCIe SSD Displays the M.2 PCIe SSD device
information.
System Date Displays the current date in mm/dd/
yyyy format.
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Main
System Time Displays the current time in hh:mm:ss
format.
Table 4. System setup options—Advanced menu
Advanced
Advanced BIOS Features
BIOS Recovery via Hard Drive Allows you to store the recovery image
le on the primary hard drive. Default:
Enabled.
BIOS Auto-Recovery Enable the user to recover from certain
corrupted BIOS conditions from a
recovery le on the user primary hard
drive. Default: Enabled
Always Perform Integrity Check Allows you to perform the Integrity
check. Default: Enabled
Integrated Devices
Front USB Ports Allows you to enable or disable the front
USB ports. Default: Disabled.
Rear USB Ports Allows you to enable or disable the rear
USB ports. Default: Disabled.
HD Audio Allows you to enable or disable the
integrated audio controller. Default:
Enabled.
Integrated NIC1/Wireless LAN Allows you to enable or disable the
NIC1. Default: Enabled.
Integrated NIC2 Allows you to enable or disable the
NIC2. Default: Enabled.
Pxe Option Allows you to enable or disable the boot
option for legacy network devices.
Default: Disabled.
SATA Operation Allows you to congure the operating
mode of the integrated SATA hard drive
controller.
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Advanced
Default: AHCI
PCIE GEN3 Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE
GEN3. Default: Enabled.
Power Management Setup
AC Recovery Sets what action the computer takes
when power is restored. Default: Last
State.
Deep Sleep Control Allows you to dene the controls when
Deep Sleep is enabled. Default:
Enabled in S5 Only.
Auto Power On Enable to set the computer to turn on
automatically every day or on a
preselected date and time. This option
can be congured only if the Auto On
Time is set to Everyday, Weekdays, or
Selected Days.
Default: Disabled.
Numlock Key Enable or disable Numlock.
Default: Enable Numlock.
Table 5. System setup options—OC menu
OC
AMD CPU Allows you to set OC mode and
Custom Pstate0 for the CPU.
AMD Memory Allows you to set the overclocking
and adjust MEM VDDIO,
Table 6. System setup options—Security menu
Security
Unlock Setup Displays if the setup status is
unlocked.
Admin Password Allows you to set the administrator
password. The administrator
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Security
password controls access to the
system setup utility.
System Password Allows you to set the system
password. The system password
controls access to the computer at
boot.
HDD Password Status Displays if the HDD password is clear
or set.
Default: Not set.
HDD1 Password Status Displays if the HDD password is clear
or set.
Default: Not set.
HDD2 Password Status Displays if the HDD password is clear
or set.
Default: Not set.
HDD3 Password Status Displays if the HDD password is clear
or set.
Default: Not set.
Password Change Allows you to permit or deny system
password or HDD password changes.
Default: Permitted
Computrace Enable or disable the BIOS module
interface of the optional Computrace
Service from Absolute Software.
HDD protection Allows you to set, change, or delete
the hard-disk drive password.
Default: Disabled.
Firmware TPM Enable or disable the rmware TPM.
Default: Enabled.
UEFI Firmware Capsule Updates Enable or disable BIOS updates
through UEFI capsule update
packages.
Default: Enabled.
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Table 7. System setup options—Boot menu
Boot
Boot Conguration
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Allows you to enable or disable the
F1 screen. Default: All, but KB.
Secure Boot Control Allows you to enable or disable the
secure boot control. Default:
Disabled.
Load Legacy OPROM Default: Enabled.
Set Boot Priority
Boot List Option Allows you to select the boot list
option.
Default: Legacy
USB Boot Support Allows you to enable or disable USB
Boot support. Default: Enabled.
1st Boot Allows you to enable or disable the
1st boot device. Default: Hard Disk.
2nd Boot Allows you to enable or disable the
2nd boot device. Default: USB
Hard Disk.
3rd Boot Allows you to enable or disable the
3rd boot device. Default: CD/DVD.
4th Boot Allows you to enable or disable the
4th boot device. Default: Floppy.
5th Boot Allows you to enable or disable the
5th boot device. Default: Network.
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Table 8. System setup options—Exit menu
Save & Exit
Save Changes and Reset Allows you to exit system setup and
save your changes.
Discard Changes and Reset Allows you to exit system setup and
load previous values for all system
setup options.
Restore Defaults Allows you to load default values for
all system setup options.
System and setup password
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
Password type Description
System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes
to the BIOS settings of your computer.
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the
data on your computer.
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is
not locked and left unattended.
NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.
Assigning a system password and setup password
You can assign a new System Password only when the status is in Not Set.
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot.
1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
The Security screen is displayed.
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2 Select System Password and create a password in the Enter the new
password eld.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
– A password can have up to 32 characters.
– The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
– Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
– Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-),
(.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
3 Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Conrm new
password eld and click OK.
4 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5 Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
Deleting or changing an existing system and or setup
password
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before
attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You
cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password
Status is Locked.
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and
press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2 In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3 Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and
press Enter or Tab.
4 Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press
Enter or Tab.
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter
the new password when promoted. If you delete the System and/or
Setup password, conrm the deletion when promoted.
5 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6 Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer reboots.
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Clearing CMOS Settings
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to
clear the CMOS setting.
1 Lay the system on the right side.
2 Remove the stability foot.
3 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
4 Locate the CMOS jumper (CMOS_CLR) on the system board. See “system-
board components”.
5 Remove the jumper plug from pins 2 and 3.
6 Fix it on pins 1 and 2.
7 Wait for approximately ve seconds to clear the CMOS setting.
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8 Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3.
9 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
10 Replace the stability foot.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1 Lay the chassis on the left side.
2 Remove the stability foot.
3 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
4 Locate the password reset jumper (PW_CLR) on the system board. See
“system-board components”.
5 Remove the jumper plug from pins 2 and 3.
6 Fix it on pins 1 and 2.
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Troubleshooting
Flashing the BIOS
You may need to ash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you
replace the system board.
Follow these steps to ash the BIOS:
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then
click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect
feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads → Find it myself.
5 Select the operating system installed on your computer.
6 Scroll down the page and expand BIOS.
7 Click Download to download the latest version of the BIOS for your
computer.
8 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the
BIOS update le.
9 Double-click the BIOS update le icon and follow the instructions on the
screen.
Flashing BIOS (USB key)
1 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 7 in "Flashing the BIOS" to
download the latest BIOS setup program le.
2 Create a bootable USB drive. For more information see the knowledge base
article SLN143196 at www.dell.com/support.
3 Copy the BIOS setup program le to the bootable USB drive.
4 Connect the bootable USB drive to the computer that needs the BIOS
update.
5 Restart the computer and press F12 when the Dell logo is displayed on the
screen.
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6 Boot to the USB drive from the One Time Boot Menu.
7 Type the BIOS setup program lename and press Enter.
8 The BIOS Update Utility appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the BIOS update.
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment
(ePSA) diagnostics
CAUTION: Use the ePSA diagnostics to test only your computer. Using
this program with other computers may cause invalid results or error
messages.
The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete
check of your hardware. The ePSA is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by
the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for
particular devices or device groups allowing you to:
• Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode
• Repeat tests
• Display or save test results
• Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra
information about the failed device(s)
• View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
• View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing
NOTE: Some tests for specic devices require user interaction. Always
ensure that you are present at the computer terminal when the diagnostic
tests are performed.
For more information, see Dell EPSA Diagnostic 3.0.
Running the ePSA diagnostics
1 Turn on your computer.
2 As the computer boots, press the F12 key as the Dell logo appears.
3 On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option.
4 Click the arrow at the bottom left corner.
Diagnostics front page is displayed.
5 Click the arrow in the lower-right corner to go to the page listing.
The items detected are listed.
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6 To run a diagnostic test on a specic device, press Esc and click Yes to stop
the diagnostic test.
7 Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests.
8 If there are any issues, error codes are displayed.
Note the error code and validation number and contact Dell.
Diagnostics
The following table shows dierent beep codes and what they indicate.
Table 9. Diagnostics
Beep code Problem description
1Motherboard: BIOS ROM failure
2No Memory/RAM detected
3Chipset error
4Memory or RAM failure
5CMOS battery failure
6Video card/chip failure
Wi-Fi power cycle
If your computer is unable to access the internet due to Wi-Fi connectivity issues a
Wi-Fi power cycle procedure may be performed. The following procedure
provides the instructions on how to conduct a Wi-Fi power cycle:
NOTE: Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide a modem/router
combo device.
1 Turn o your computer.
2 Turn o the modem.
3 Turn o the wireless router.
4 Wait for 30 seconds.
5 Turn on the wireless router.
6 Turn on the modem.
7 Turn on your computer.
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Getting help and contacting
Alienware
Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Alienware products and services using these
online self-help resources:
Table 10. Alienware products and online self-help resources
Information about Alienware products
and services
www.alienware.com
Dell Help & Support app
Tips
Contact Support In Windows search, type Help and
Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
www.dell.com/support/linux
Troubleshooting information, user
manuals, setup instructions, product
specications, technical help blogs,
drivers, software updates, and so on
www.alienware.com/gamingservices
Videos providing step-by-step
instructions to service your computer
www.youtube.com/alienwareservices
Contacting Alienware
To contact Alienware for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see
www.alienware.com.
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NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may
not be available in your country.
NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can nd
contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell
product catalog.
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