Alienware Aurora R13 User Manual

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Alienware Aurora R13

Service Manual

Regulatory Model: D30M

Regulatory Type: D30M002

October 2021

Rev. A00

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.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Working inside your computer..............................................................................................6

Before working inside your computer.................................................................................................................................6

Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................................................6

Safety precautions................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection............................................................................................................................7

ESD field service kit .............................................................................................................................................................8

Transporting sensitive components......................................................................................................................................9

After working inside your computer....................................................................................................................................9

Chapter 2: Removing and installing components..................................................................................10

Inside view of your computer.............................................................................................................................................10

System-board components................................................................................................................................................. 11

Recommended tools........................................................................................................................................................... 12

Screw list..............................................................................................................................................................................12

Cable cover......................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Removing the cable cover.............................................................................................................................................13

Installing the cable cover.............................................................................................................................................. 14

Left-side cover....................................................................................................................................................................15

Removing the left-side cover........................................................................................................................................15

Installing the left-side cover......................................................................................................................................... 16

Top cover.............................................................................................................................................................................17

Removing the top cover................................................................................................................................................ 17

Installing the top cover..................................................................................................................................................19

Right-side cover..................................................................................................................................................................19

Removing the right-side cover..................................................................................................................................... 19

Installing the right-side cover...................................................................................................................................... 20

Front bezel ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Removing the front bezel..............................................................................................................................................21

Installing the front bezel...............................................................................................................................................22

Side light.............................................................................................................................................................................24

Removing the Side light............................................................................................................................................... 24

Installing the Side light................................................................................................................................................. 25

2.5-inch hard drive............................................................................................................................................................ 26

Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive...............................................................................................................................26

Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive.................................................................................................................................27

Identifying the storage device in Device Manager.....................................................................................................29

Identifying the storage device in system setup (BIOS)...............................................................................................29

3.5-inch hard drive............................................................................................................................................................ 29

Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive...............................................................................................................................29

Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive..................................................................................................................................31

Power-supply unit.............................................................................................................................................................. 33

Removing the power-supply unit.................................................................................................................................33

Installing the power-supply unit...................................................................................................................................35

Coin-cell battery.................................................................................................................................................................37

Removing the coin-cell battery.................................................................................................................................... 37

Installing the coin-cell battery......................................................................................................................................38

Memory modules................................................................................................................................................................ 38

Removing the memory modules................................................................................................................................... 38

Installing the memory modules..................................................................................................................................... 39

Graphics card..................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Removing the single-graphics card............................................................................................................................. 40

Installing the single-graphics card............................................................................................................................... 42

Solid-state drive.................................................................................................................................................................44

Removing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot one................................................................................................ 44

Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot one..................................................................................................44

Removing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot one................................................................................................45

Installing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot one..................................................................................................46

Removing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot two................................................................................................ 47

Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot two.................................................................................................. 48

Removing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot two................................................................................................49

Installing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot two..................................................................................................50

Top bezel.............................................................................................................................................................................51

Removing the top bezel................................................................................................................................................51

Installing the top bezel................................................................................................................................................. 52

Processor fan and heat-sink assembly...............................................................................................................................54

Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly..................................................................................................54

Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly................................................................................................... 55

Processor liquid-cooling assembly.................................................................................................................................... 56

Removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly.......................................................................................................56

Installing the processor liquid-cooling assembly.........................................................................................................57

Processor.............................................................................................................................................................................59

Removing the processor............................................................................................................................................... 59

Installing the processor.................................................................................................................................................60

Wireless card...................................................................................................................................................................... 62

Removing the wireless card..........................................................................................................................................62

Installing the wireless card............................................................................................................................................62

Antennas.............................................................................................................................................................................64

Removing the antennas................................................................................................................................................ 64

Installing the antennas.................................................................................................................................................. 65

Front-chassis fan.................................................................................................................................................................66

Removing the front-chassis fan....................................................................................................................................66

Installing the front-chassis fan......................................................................................................................................66

PCIe fan.............................................................................................................................................................................. 67

Removing the PCIe fan.................................................................................................................................................67

Installing the PCIe fan...................................................................................................................................................68

Top-chassis fan................................................................................................................................................................... 69

Removing the top-chassis fan...................................................................................................................................... 69

Installing the top-chassis fan........................................................................................................................................ 70

Front AlienFX LED boards................................................................................................................................................. 71

Removing the Front AlienFX LED board..................................................................................................................... 71

Installing the Front AlienFX LED board.......................................................................................................................72

Power-button board.......................................................................................................................................................... 73

Removing the power-button board.............................................................................................................................73

Installing the power-button board...............................................................................................................................74

VR heat sinks.......................................................................................................................................................................75

Removing the VR heat sink...........................................................................................................................................75

Installing the VR heat sink.............................................................................................................................................77

System board...................................................................................................................................................................... 78

Removing the system board..........................................................................................................................................78

Installing the system board........................................................................................................................................... 83

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program................................................................................................. 85

Chapter 3: Device drivers...................................................................................................................... 86

Operating system............................................................................................................................................................... 86

Downloading the audio driver.......................................................................................................................................... 86

Downloading the graphics driver......................................................................................................................................86

Downloading the USB driver.............................................................................................................................................87

Downloading the WiFi driver............................................................................................................................................ 88

Downloading the media-card reader driver.....................................................................................................................88

Downloading the chipset driver........................................................................................................................................89

Downloading the network driver...................................................................................................................................... 89

Chapter 4: System setup........................................................................................................................ 91

System setup....................................................................................................................................................................... 91

Entering BIOS setup program............................................................................................................................................91

Navigation keys.................................................................................................................................................................. 91

Boot Sequence....................................................................................................................................................................91

System setup options..........................................................................................................................................................92

System and setup password............................................................................................................................................... 97

Assigning a system setup password..............................................................................................................................97

Deleting or changing an existing system setup password.......................................................................................... 98

Clearing CMOS settings...............................................................................................................................................98

Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords............................................................................................... 99

Updating the BIOS.......................................................................................................................................................... 100

Updating the BIOS in Windows.................................................................................................................................100

Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows............................................................................................... 101

Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu........................................................................................... 101

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 102

SupportAssist diagnostics.................................................................................................................................................102

System-diagnostic lights.................................................................................................................................................. 102

Recovering the operating system.................................................................................................................................... 103

WiFi power cycle..............................................................................................................................................................103

Flea power release............................................................................................................................................................103

Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Alienware........................................................................... 105

Working inside your computer

Before working inside your computer

About this task

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

Steps

1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.

2. Shut down your computer. Click Start > Power > Shut down.

NOTE: If you are using a different 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.

CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from

the network device.

5. Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.

Safety instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless

otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that you have read the safety information that shipped with your

computer.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is shipped with your computer. For

more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: Disconnect your computer from all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you

finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting your computer to an electrical

outlet.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat, dry, and clean.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges, and avoid touching the pins and the

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 is 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 it by its connector or its pull tab, not the cable itself. Some cables have

connectors with locking tabs or thumbscrews that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable. When disconnecting

cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending the connector pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the ports and

the connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.

CAUTION: Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries in laptops. Swollen batteries should not be used and

should be replaced and disposed properly.

NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.

Safety precautions

The safety precautions chapter details the primary steps to be taken before performing any disassembly instructions.

Observe the following safety precautions before you perform any installation or break/fix procedures involving disassembly or

reassembly:

●Turn off the system and all attached peripherals.

●Disconnect the system and all attached peripherals from AC power.

●Disconnect all network cables, telephone, and telecommunications lines from the system.

●Use an ESD field service kit when working inside any desktop to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.

●After removing any system component, carefully place the removed component on an anti-static mat.

●Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to reduce the chance of getting electrocuted.

Standby power

Dell products with standby power must be unplugged before you open the case. Systems that incorporate standby power are

essentially powered while turned off. The internal power enables the system to be remotely turned on (wake on LAN) and suspended

into a sleep mode and has other advanced power management features.

Unplugging, pressing and holding the power button for 20 seconds should discharge residual power in the system board.

Bonding

Bonding is a method for connecting two or more grounding conductors to the same electrical potential. This is done through the

use of a field service electrostatic discharge (ESD) kit. When connecting a bonding wire, ensure that it is connected to bare metal

and never to a painted or non-metal surface. The wrist strap should be secure and in full contact with your skin, and ensure that you

remove all jewelry such as watches, bracelets, or rings prior to bonding yourself and the equipment.

Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection

ESD is a major concern when you handle electronic components, especially sensitive components such as expansion cards, processors,

memory DIMMs, and system boards. Very slight charges can damage circuits in ways that may not be obvious, such as intermittent

problems or a shortened product life span. As the industry pushes for lower power requirements and increased density, ESD

protection is an increasing concern.

Due to the increased density of semiconductors used in recent Dell products, the sensitivity to static damage is now higher than in

previous Dell products. For this reason, some previously approved methods of handling parts are no longer applicable.

Two recognized types of ESD damage are catastrophic and intermittent failures.

●Catastrophic – Catastrophic failures represent approximately 20 percent of ESD-related failures. The damage causes an

immediate and complete loss of device functionality. An example of catastrophic failure is a memory DIMM that has received a

static shock and immediately generates a "No POST/No Video" symptom with a beep code emitted for missing or nonfunctional

memory.

●Intermittent – Intermittent failures represent approximately 80 percent of ESD-related failures. The high rate of intermittent

failures means that most of the time when damage occurs, it is not immediately recognizable. The DIMM receives a static shock,

but the tracing is merely weakened and does not immediately produce outward symptoms related to the damage. The weakened

trace may take weeks or months to melt, and in the meantime may cause degradation of memory integrity, intermittent memory

errors, etc.

The more difficult type of damage to recognize and troubleshoot is the intermittent (also called latent or "walking wounded") failure.

Perform the following steps to prevent ESD damage:

●Use a wired ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded. The use of wireless anti-static straps is no longer allowed; they do not

provide adequate protection. Touching the chassis before handling parts does not ensure adequate ESD protection on parts with

increased sensitivity to ESD damage.

●Handle all static-sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use anti-static floor pads and workbench pads.

●When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the anti-static

packing material until you are ready to install the component. Before unwrapping the anti-static packaging, ensure that you

discharge static electricity from your body.

●Before transporting a static-sensitive component, place it in an anti-static container or packaging.

ESD field service kit

The unmonitored Field Service kit is the most commonly used service kit. Each Field Service kit includes three main components:

anti-static mat, wrist strap, and bonding wire.

Components of an ESD field service kit

The components of an ESD field service kit are:

●Anti-Static Mat – The anti-static mat is dissipative and parts can be placed on it during service procedures. When using an

anti-static mat, your wrist strap should be snug and the bonding wire should be connected to the mat and to any bare metal on

the system being worked on. Once deployed properly, service parts can be removed from the ESD bag and placed directly on

the mat. ESD-sensitive items are safe in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside a bag.

●Wrist Strap and Bonding Wire – The wrist strap and bonding wire can be either directly connected between your wrist and

bare metal on the hardware if the ESD mat is not required, or connected to the anti-static mat to protect hardware that is

temporarily placed on the mat. The physical connection of the wrist strap and bonding wire between your skin, the ESD mat,

and the hardware is known as bonding. Use only Field Service kits with a wrist strap, mat, and bonding wire. Never use wireless

wrist straps. Always be aware that the internal wires of a wrist strap are prone to damage from normal wear and tear, and must be

checked regularly with a wrist strap tester in order to avoid accidental ESD hardware damage. It is recommended to test the wrist

strap and bonding wire at least once per week.

●ESD Wrist Strap Tester – The wires inside of an ESD strap are prone to damage over time. When using an unmonitored kit, it is a

best practice to regularly test the strap prior to each service call, and at a minimum, test once per week. A wrist strap tester is the

best method for doing this test. If you do not have your own wrist strap tester, check with your regional office to find out if they

have one. To perform the test, plug the wrist-strap's bonding-wire into the tester while it is strapped to your wrist and push the

button to test. A green LED is lit if the test is successful; a red LED is lit and an alarm sounds if the test fails.

●Insulator Elements – It is critical to keep ESD sensitive devices, such as plastic heat sink casings, away from internal parts that are

insulators and often highly charged.

●Working Environment – Before deploying the ESD Field Service kit, assess the situation at the customer location. For example,

deploying the kit for a server environment is different than for a desktop or portable environment. Servers are typically installed

in a rack within a data center; desktops or portables are typically placed on office desks or cubicles. Always look for a large open

flat work area that is free of clutter and large enough to deploy the ESD kit with additional space to accommodate the type of

system that is being repaired. The workspace should also be free of insulators that can cause an ESD event. On the work area,

insulators such as Styrofoam and other plastics should always be moved at least 12 inches or 30 centimeters away from sensitive

parts before physically handling any hardware components

●ESD Packaging – All ESD-sensitive devices must be shipped and received in static-safe packaging. Metal, static-shielded bags

are preferred. However, you should always return the damaged part using the same ESD bag and packaging that the new part

arrived in. The ESD bag should be folded over and taped shut and all the same foam packing material should be used in the

original box that the new part arrived in. ESD-sensitive devices should be removed from packaging only at an ESD-protected

work surface, and parts should never be placed on top of the ESD bag because only the inside of the bag is shielded. Always

place parts in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside an anti-static bag.

●Transporting Sensitive Components – When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be

returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport.

ESD protection summary

It is recommended that all field service technicians use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat

at all times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical that technicians keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts

while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components.

Transporting sensitive components

When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these

parts in anti-static bags for safe transport.

Lifting equipment

Adhere to the following guidelines when lifting heavy weight equipment:

CAUTION: Do not lift greater than 50 pounds. Always obtain additional resources or use a mechanical lifting device.

1. Get a firm balanced footing. Keep your feet apart for a stable base, and point your toes out.

2. Tighten stomach muscles. Abdominal muscles support your spine when you lift, offsetting the force of the load.

3. Lift with your legs, not your back.

4. Keep the load close. The closer it is to your spine, the less force it exerts on your back.

5. Keep your back upright, whether lifting or setting down the load. Do not add the weight of your body to the load. Avoid twisting

your body and back.

6. Follow the same techniques in reverse to set the load down.

After working inside your computer

About this task

CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.

Steps

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.

Removing and installing components

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

Inside view of your computer

1. Side light 2. Top-chassis fan

3. 3.5-inch hard drive 4. Front-chassis fan

5. Memory module 6. PCIe fan

7. Graphics-card end holder 8. 2.5-inch hard drive

9. Coin-cell battery 10. Graphics card

11. Power-supply unit 12. Graphics-card bracket holder

13. Power-supply unit bracket 14. Processor cooler

15. Radiator and fan assembly

System-board components

1. Ring Ambient Power Button connector 2. FAN_SYS3 LED connector

3. Front-chassis fan connector (FAN_SYS3) 4. Wireless-card slot (M.2 WLAN)

5. FAN_SYS2 LED connector 6. Front-chassis fan connector (FAN_SYS2)

7. Solid-state drive slot (M.2 PCIe SSD1) 8. SATA 6 Gbps drive connector (SATA0)

9. SATA 6 Gbps drive connector (SATA1) 10. SATA 6 Gbps drive connector (SATA2)

11. Power-supply connector (ATX SYS) 12. Coin-cell battery

13. PCI-Express x4 slot (SLOT4) 14. PCI-Express x16 mechanical/x16 electrical slot PCIe Gen5

(SLOT2)

15. Solid-state drive slot (M.2 PCIe SSD0) 16. PCI-Express x4 slot (SLOT1)

17. Rear-chassis fan connector (FAN_SYS1) 18. FAN_SYS1 LED connector

19. Fan pump connector (FAN PUMP) 20.Pump LED connector (FAN PUMP LED)

21. CPU fan connector 22.Top-chassis fan connector (FAN_SYS4)

23. CPU socket 24.Power-supply connector (ATX2)

25.Power-supply connector (ATX3) 26.Memory-module slot, DIMM3

27. Memory-module slot, DIMM1 28.Memory-module slot, DIMM4

29.Memory-module slot, DIMM2 30.SATA power connector

31. Side light connector

Recommended tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

●Philips screwdriver #1

●Flat-head screwdriver

●Plastic scribe

Screw list

NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and then

place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is restored when

the component is replaced.

NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surfaces when replacing a

component.

NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.

Table 1. Screw list

Component Screw type Quantity Screw image

Power-supply unit bracket #6-32x1/4" 2

Power-supply unit bracket (for

computers shipped with clear

left-side cover)

#6-32x1/4" 2

Power-supply unit #6-32x1/4" 4

Power-supply unit (for

computers shipped with clear

left-side cover)

#6-32x1/4" 4

Side light (for computers shipped

with clear left-side cover)

M3x5 2

Radiator and fan assembly M3x5 1

Antennas M3x3 2

Top bezel M3x7 4

Table 1. Screw list (continued)

Component Screw type Quantity Screw image

Top bezel #6-32x1/4" 2

Solid-state drive (M.2 slot one) M2x3 1

Solid-state drive (M.2 slot two) M2x3 1

Wireless card M2x3 1

Front AlienFX LED board M3x8 4

Power-button board M2x3 1

System board #6-32x1/4" 10

Cable cover

Removing the cable cover

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the cable cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

NOTE: The cable cover is an optional accessory.

Steps

Pull the cable cover from the top to lift the cable cover from the chassis.

Installing the cable cover

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the cable cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

NOTE: The cable cover is an optional accessory.

Steps

1. Align the cable cover with the slots at the rear of the chassis.

2. Slide the cable cover back into its place on the rear of the chassis.

Next steps

1. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Left-side cover

Removing the left-side cover

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the left-side cover and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

NOTE: The clear left-side cover is shipped with some computers.

Steps

1. Loosen the captive screw (#6-32) that secures the side-cover release latch to the chassis.

2. Pull the side-cover release latch to release the left-side cover away from the chassis.

3. Lift the left-side panel from the chassis.

Installing the left-side cover

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the left-side cover and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

NOTE: The clear left-side cover is shipped with some computers.

Steps

1. Locate the tabs on the left-side cover and slots on the chassis.

2. Rotate the left-side cover towards the chassis until it snaps into place.

3. Tighten the captive screw (#6-32) that secures the side-cover release latch to the chassis.

Next steps

1. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Top cover

Removing the top cover

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the top cover and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Press your thumbs down at the rear of the top cover, and use your fingers to pull the two rear latches out to loosen the top cover

at its rear.

NOTE: The top cover is secured tight to the chassis by four latches.

2. Press your thumbs down at the front of the top cover, and use your fingers to pull the two front latches out to loosen the top

cover at its front.

3. Press your thumbs down at the middle of the top cover to release the remaining two latches and lift the top cover.

Installing the top cover

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the top cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

Align the tabs on the top cover with the slots on the chassis and snap the top cover into place.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Right-side cover

Removing the right-side cover

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the top cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the right-side cover and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Knock the top rear tab of the right-side cover until the top of right-side cover is detached from the chassis.

2. Knock the bottom rear tab of the right-side cover until the bottom of the right-side cover is detached from the chassis.

3. Remove the right-side cover from the chassis.

Installing the right-side cover

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

Steps

1. Align the tabs on the right-side cover with the slots on the chassis.

2. Push the right-side cover towards the chassis until it snaps into place.

Next steps

1. Install the top cover.

2. Install the left-side cover.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Front bezel

Removing the front bezel

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the top cover.

4. Remove the right-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the front bezel and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Place the computer in an upright position.

2. Disconnect the front I/O-panel cable from the system board.

3. Pull the tabs of the front bezel from the slots on the front panel.

NOTE: Start with tab on top, proceed to the tabs on the left of the front bezel, and then to the tabs on the right of the front

bezel.

4. Pull the front bezel, together with the front I/O-panel cable, away from the chassis slowly.

Installing the front bezel

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the front bezel and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the front bezel with the front panel.

2. Route the front I/O-panel cable through the slot on the front panel.

3. Push the front bezel towards the front panel and ensure the tabs clip onto the slots of the front panel.

NOTE: Start with tab on top, proceed to the tabs on the left of the front bezel, and then to the tabs on the right of the front

bezel.

4. Connect the front I/O-panel cable to the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the right-side cover.

2. Install the top cover.

3. Install the left-side cover.

4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Side light

Removing the Side light

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the top cover.

4. Remove the right-side cover.

5. Remove the front bezel.

About this task

NOTE: Side light is available only on computers that are shipped with clear left-side covers.

The following images indicate the location of the Side light and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on its right side.

2. Disconnect the Side-light cable from the system board.

3. Remove the two screws (M3x5) that secure the Side light to the chassis.

4. Lift the left side of the Side light bar slightly from the screw hole at the rear of the chassis.

5. Lift the right side of the Side light bar slowly from the screw hole at the front of the chassis.

6. Lift the entire Side light bar from the chassis.

Installing the Side light

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

NOTE: Side light is available only on computers that are shipped with clear left-side covers.

The following images indicate the location of the Side light and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on its right side.

2. Align the left screw hole of the Side light with the screw on the rear of the chassis.

3. Lift the right side of the Side light slowly until the right screw of the Side light is aligned with the screw hole on the front of the

chassis.

4. Replace the two screws (M3x5) that secure the Side light to the chassis.

5. Connect the side-light cable to the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the front bezel.

2. Install the right-side cover.

3. Install the top cover.

4. Install the left-side cover.

5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

2.5-inch hard drive

Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the 2.5-inch hard drive and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Disconnect the hard-drive data and hard-drive power cables from the hard drive.

2. Press the release tabs on the hard-drive carrier and slide the hard-drive assembly out of the hard-drive cage.

3. Pry the hard-drive carrier to release the tabs on the assembly from the slots on the hard drive.

4. Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive assembly.

NOTE: Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly.

NOTE: Repeat the steps to remove any additional 2.5-inch hard drive from your computer.

Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the 2.5-inch hard drive and provide a visual representation of the installation

procedure.

NOTE: Note the orientation on the hard-drive carrier to replace it correctly.

Steps

1. Align the hard drive with the pins on the hard-drive carrier.

2. Using the tabs on the opposite side, flex open the carrier to insert the pins on the other side.

3. Slide the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive cage until it snaps into place.

4. Connect the hard-drive data cable and hard-drive power cable to the hard drive.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

3. Verify if the storage device is installed correctly (optional):

a. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying

storage device in device manager.

b. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying your

storage device in system setup (BIOS).

NOTE: To install the operating system on to your storage device, see Reinstall Windows to the Dell factory image using

recovery media in the knowledge base article 000176966.

Identifying the storage device in Device Manager

Steps

1. On the taskbar, click the search box, and then type Device Manager.

2. Click Device Manager.

The Device Manager window is displayed.

3. Expand Disk drives.

Identifying the storage device in system setup (BIOS)

Steps

1. Turn on or restart your computer.

2. Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the BIOS setup program.

A list of hard drives are displayed under the System Information in the General group.

3.5-inch hard drive

Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard drive and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lift the side light bar to reach the hard-drive data and hard-drive power cables of the hard drive.

2. Slide your finger under the hard-drive power cable as close as possible to the power cable plug, and pull the hard-drive power

cable to disconnect the cable.

3. Slide your finger under the hard-drive data cable as close as possible to the data cable plug, and pull the hard-drive data cable to

disconnect the cable.

4. Push the side light bar down.

5. Press the release tabs on the hard-drive carrier and slide the hard-drive carrier out of the hard-drive cage.

6. Pry the hard-drive carrier to release the tabs on the carrier from the slots on the hard drive.

7. Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive carrier.

NOTE: Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly.

Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard drive and provide a visual representation of the installation

procedure.

NOTE: Note the orientation on the hard-drive carrier to replace it correctly.

Steps

1. Align the hard drive with the pins on the hard-drive carrier.

2. Using the tabs on the opposite side, flex open the carrier to insert the pins on the other side.

3. Slide the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive cage until it snaps into place.

4. Lift the side light bar.

5. Connect the hard-drive data cable and hard-drive power cable to the hard drive.

6. Push the side light bar down.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

3. Verify if the storage device is installed correctly (optional):

a. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying

storage device in device manager.

b. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying your

storage device in system setup (BIOS).

NOTE: To install the operating system on to your storage device, see Reinstall Windows to the Dell factory image using

recovery media in the knowledge base article 000176966.

Power-supply unit

Removing the power-supply unit

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the top cover.

4. Remove the right-side cover.

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.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power-supply unit and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Disconnect the power-supply unit cables from the power-supply unit extension cables on the right side of the computer.

2. Slide the power-supply unit cables out from the routing guide.

3. Lay the computer on the right side.

4. Release the power-supply unit cables from the plastic cable clip.

5. Disconnect the power-supply cables from the system board.

6. Press the release clips on the power-supply connectors before disconnecting the power-supply cables from the system board.

7. Disconnect the graphics-card power cables from the power-supply unit.

8. Press the release clips on the graphics-card power connectors before disconnecting the graphics-card power cables from the

power-supply unit.

9. Slide the release latch to the unlock position and lift the graphics-card bracket away from the graphics card.

10.Remove the two screws (#6-32x1/4") that secure the power-supply unit bracket to the power-supply unit.

11. Slide and lift the power-supply unit bracket from the power-supply unit.

12. Remove the four screws (#6-32x1/4") that secure the power-supply unit to the chassis.

13. Slide and lift the power-supply unit, along with the cables, off the chassis.

Installing the power-supply unit

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

WARNING: The cables and ports on the back of the power-supply unit are color-coded to indicate the different 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.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power-supply unit and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Place the power-supply unit on the chassis.

3. Align the screw holes on the power-supply unit with the screw holes on the chassis.

4. Replace the four screws (#6-32x1/4") that secure the power-supply unit to the chassis.

5. Place the power-supply unit bracket on the power-supply unit.

6. Replace the two screws (#6-32x1/4") that secure the power-supply unit bracket to the power-supply unit.

7. Replace the graphics-card bracket and slide the release latch to the lock position.

8. Place the power-supply unit cables back into the plastic cable clip.

9. Connect the power-supply cables to the system board.

10.Connect the graphics-card power cables to the power-supply unit.

11. Place the computer in an upright position.

12. Place the power-supply unit cables back to the routing guide on the right side of the computer.

13. Connect the power-supply unit cables to the power-supply unit extension cables on the right side of the computer.

Next steps

1. Install the right-side cover.

2. Install the top cover.

3. Install the left-side cover.

4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Coin-cell battery

Removing the coin-cell battery

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is shipped with 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.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the coin-cell battery and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Press the battery-release lever away from the coin-cell battery until the coin-cell battery pops up.

3. Lift the coin-cell battery out of its socket.

Installing the coin-cell battery

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the coin-cell battery and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

Insert the new coin-cell battery (CR2032) into the battery socket with the positive side facing up, and snap the battery into place.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Memory modules

Removing the memory modules

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the memory modules and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Push the securing clips away from the memory module.

3. Lift the memory module off the memory-module slot.

NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 3 to remove any other memory modules installed in your computer.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the

components on the memory module.

Installing the memory modules

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the memory modules and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Ensure that the securing clips are extended away from the memory-module slot.

2. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot.

3. Insert the memory module into the memory-module slot and press the memory module down until it snaps into position and the

securing clips lock in place.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the

components on the memory module.

NOTE: Repeat step 1 to step 3 to replace any other memory modules installed in your computer.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Graphics card

Removing the single-graphics card

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the single-graphics card and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Lift the pull tab and open the expansion-card door.

3. Press the releasing clip on the graphics-card power connectors and disconnect the graphics-card power cables from the graphics

card.

4. Slide the release latch to its unlock position and lift the graphics-card end holder away from the PCIe fan.

5. Slide the release latch to its unlock position and lift the graphics-card bracket away from the graphics card.

6. Push the securing tab on the PCIe x16 slot down, grasp the graphics card by its top edge, and ease it out of the slot.

Installing the single-graphics card

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the single-graphics card and provide a visual representation of the installation

procedure.

Steps

1. Place the card into the PCIe x16 slot and press down firmly until the single-graphics card snaps into place.

2. Connect the graphics-card power cables to the graphics card.

3. Replace the graphics-card bracket onto the graphics-card bracket holder and slide the latch into its lock position.

4. Replace the graphics-card end holder over the PCIe fan and slide the latch into its lock position.

5. Close the expansion-card door and snap the latch back into position.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Solid-state drive

Removing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot one

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot one.

The following images indicate the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot one and provide a visual

representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the 2230 solid-state drive to the system board.

2. Slide and lift the 2230 solid-state drive off SSD slot one on the system board.

Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot one

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

About this task

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot one.

NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either a 2230 solid-state drive or a 2280

solid-state drive in SSD slot one.

If you want to replace your 2230 solid-state drive with a 2280 solid-state drive, see Installing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot

one.

The following images indicate the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot one and provide a visual

representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the notch on the 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the SSD slot one on the system board.

2. Insert the 2230 solid-state drive at a 45-degree angle into the system board.

3. Press the other end of the 2230 solid-state drive down and replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the 2230 solid-state drive to

the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

3. Verify if the storage device is installed correctly (optional):

a. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying

storage device in device manager.

b. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying your

storage device in system setup (BIOS).

NOTE: To install the operating system on to your storage device, see Reinstall Windows to the Dell factory image using

recovery media in the knowledge base article 000176966.

Removing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot one

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2280 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot one.

The following images indicate the location of the 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot one and provide a visual

representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the 2280 solid-state drive to the system board.

2. Slide and lift the 2280 solid-state drive off SSD slot one on the system board.

Installing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot one

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

About this task

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2280 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot one.

NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either a 2280 solid-state drive or a 2230

solid-state drive in SSD slot one.

If you want to replace your 2280 solid-state drive with a 2230 solid-state drive, see Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot

one.

The following images indicate the location of the 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot one and provide a visual

representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the notch on the 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the SSD slot one on the system board.

2. Insert the 2280 solid-state drive at a 45-degree angle into the system board.

3. Press the other end of the 2280 solid-state drive down and replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the 2280 solid-state drive to

the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

3. Verify if the storage device is installed correctly (optional):

a. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying

storage device in device manager.

b. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying your

storage device in system setup (BIOS).

NOTE: To install the operating system on to your storage device, see Reinstall Windows to the Dell factory image using

recovery media in the knowledge base article 000176966.

Removing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot two

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot two.

The following images indicate the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot two and provide a visual

representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the 2230 solid-state drive to the system board.

2. Slide and lift the 2230 solid-state drive off SSD slot two on the system board.

Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot two

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

About this task

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot two.

NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state

drive in SSD slot two.

If you want to replace your 2230 solid-state drive with a 2280 solid-state drive, see Installing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot

two.

The following images indicate the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot two and provide a visual

representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the notch on the 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the SSD slot two on the system board.

2. Insert the 2230 solid-state drive at a 45-degree angle into the system board.

3. Press the other end of the 2230 solid-state drive down and replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the 2230 solid-state drive to

the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

3. Verify if the storage device is installed correctly (optional):

a. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying

storage device in device manager.

b. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying your

storage device in system setup (BIOS).

Removing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot two

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2280 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot two.

The following images indicate the location of the 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot two and provide a visual

representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the 2280 solid-state drive to the system board.

2. Slide and lift the 2280 solid-state drive off SSD slot two on the system board.

Installing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot two

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

About this task

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2280 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot two.

NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state

drive in SSD slot two.

If you want to replace your 2280 solid-state drive with a 2230 solid-state drive, see Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot

two.

The following images indicate the location of the 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot two and provide a visual

representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the notch on the 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the SSD slot two on the system board.

2. Insert the 2280 solid-state drive at a 45-degree angle into the system board.

3. Press the other end of the 2280 solid-state drive down and replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the 2280 solid-state drive to

the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

3. Verify if the storage device is installed correctly (optional):

a. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying

storage device in device manager.

b. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying your

storage device in system setup (BIOS).

Top bezel

Removing the top bezel

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the top cover.

4. Remove the right-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the top bezel and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Place the computer in an upright position.

2. Remove the two screws (#6-32x1/4") that secure the top bezel to the chassis.

3. Remove the four screws (M3x7) that secure the top bezel to the chassis.

4. Lift the top bezel off the chassis.

Installing the top bezel

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the top bezel and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Place the computer in an upright position.

2. Align the top bezel screw holes with screw holes on the chassis.

3. Place the top bezel on the chassis.

4. Replace the four screws (M3x7) that secure the top bezel to the chassis.

5. Replace the two screws (#6-32x1/4") that secure the top bezel to the chassis.

Next steps

1. Install the right-side cover.

2. Install the top cover.

3. Install the left-side cover.

4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you

touch it.

CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your

skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly and provide a visual representation of the

removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the system board.

3. In reverse sequential order, loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system

board.

4. Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly off the system board.

Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease that is provided in the kit to ensure

that thermal conductivity is achieved.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly and provide a visual representation of the

installation procedure.

Steps

1. Place the processor fan and heat-sink assembly on the processor.

2. Align the captive screws on the processor fan heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.

3. In sequential order, tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.

4. Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Processor liquid-cooling assembly

Removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor liquid-cooling assembly may be very hot during normal

operation. Ensure that it had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your

skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor liquid-cooling assembly and provide a visual representation of the

removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Remove the screw (M3x5) that secures the radiator and fan assembly to the chassis.

3. Disconnect the processor-cooling assembly cables from the system board.

4. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor cooler to the system board.

5. Lift the processor-cooling assembly along with the cables off the system board.

Installing the processor liquid-cooling assembly

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the processor liquid-cooling assembly can damage the system board and processor.

CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease that is provided in the kit to ensure

that thermal conductivity is achieved.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor liquid-cooling assembly and provide a visual representation of the

installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the screw hole of the radiator and fan assembly to the screw hole on the chassis.

NOTE: Ensure that the hoses are facing the front of the computer.

2. Replace the screw (M3x5) that secures the radiator and fan assembly to the chassis.

3. Align the screw holes on the processor cooler with the screw holes on the system board.

4. Tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor cooler to the system board.

5. Connect the processor-cooling assembly cables to the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Processor

Removing the processor

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the processor liquid-cooling assembly or processor fan and heat-sink assembly, as applicable.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Press the release lever down and then push it away from the processor to release it from the tab.

2. Extend the release lever completely and open the processor cover.

3. Lift the processor off the processor socket.

Installing the processor

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extended and the processor cover is fully open.

CAUTION: Position the processor correctly in the processor socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor.

2. Align the pin-1 corner on the processor with the pin-1 corner on the processor socket, and then place the processor in the

processor socket.

CAUTION: Ensure that the processor-cover notch is positioned underneath the alignment post.

3. When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.

4. Push the release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover.

Next steps

1. Install the processor liquid-cooling assembly or processor fan and heat-sink assembly, as applicable.

2. Install the left-side cover.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Wireless card

Removing the wireless card

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the wireless card and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless card to the system board.

2. Lift the wireless-card bracket off the wireless card.

3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.

4. Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card slot.

Installing the wireless card

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless mini-card, do not place any cables under it.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the wireless card and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card.

The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card supported by your computer.

Table 2. Antenna-cable color scheme

Connectors on the wireless card Antenna-cable color

Main (white triangle) White

Auxiliary (black triangle) Black

2. Place the wireless-card bracket on the wireless card.

3. Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card slot.

4. Slide the wireless card at an angle into the wireless-card slot.

5. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless card to the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Antennas

Removing the antennas

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the wireless card.

4. Remove the top cover.

5. Remove the right-side cover.

6. Remove the front bezel.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the antennas and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the two screws (M3x3) that secure the antennas to the chassis.

2. Peel the two antennas and remove them from the slots of the chassis.

3. Remove the antenna cables from the routing guides on the chassis.

4. Remove the antenna cables from the routing clip inside the chassis.

5. Pull the antenna cables carefully through the hole on the chassis, and remove the antennas with their cables from the chassis.

Installing the antennas

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the antennas and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Place the antennas on the slots of the chassis and adhere the antennas to the chassis.

2. Align the screw holes and replace the two screws (M3x3) that secures the antennas to the chassis.

3. Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the chassis.

4. Push the end of the antenna cables with the connectors to the wireless-card through the hole of the chassis.

5. Route the antenna cables through the routing clip inside the chassis.

Next steps

1. Install the front bezel.

2. Install the right-side cover.

3. Install the top cover.

4. Install the wireless card.

5. Install the left-side cover.

6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Front-chassis fan

Removing the front-chassis fan

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the front-chassis fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on its right side.

2. Disconnect the front-chassis fan cable from the system board.

3. Press the releasing clip; slide and lift the front-chassis off the chassis.

Installing the front-chassis fan

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the front-chassis fan and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on its right side.

2. Align the front-chassis fan with the slot on the chassis; slide and push the fan until the releasing clip snaps into position.

3. Connect the front-chassis fan cable to the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

PCIe fan

Removing the PCIe fan

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the PCIe fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on its right side.

2. Slide the release latch to the unlock position and lift the graphics-card end holder away from the chassis.

3. Disconnect the PCIe fan cable from the system board.

4. Push the tab to release the PCIe fan from the chassis.

5. Slide and lift the PCIe fan off the chassis.

Installing the PCIe fan

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the PCIe fan and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on its right side.

2. Align the tabs on the PCIe fan with the slots on the chassis.

3. Slide and push the fan until the releasing clip snaps into position on the chassis.

4. Connect the PCIe fan cable to the system board.

5. Replace the graphics-card end holder and slide the release latch to the lock position.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Top-chassis fan

Removing the top-chassis fan

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the top-chassis fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Disconnect the top-chassis fan cable from the system board.

3. Press the releasing clip of the top-chassis fans.

4. Slide and lift the top-chassis fan from the chassis.

Installing the top-chassis fan

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the top-chassis fan and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on its right side.

2. Align the top-chassis fan with the slot on the chassis.

3. Push the top-chassis fan into the slot on the chassis until its releasing clip is locked into place.

4. Connect the top-chassis fan cable to the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Front AlienFX LED boards

Removing the Front AlienFX LED board

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the top cover.

4. Remove the right-side cover.

5. Remove the front bezel.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the front AlienFX LED board and provide a visual representation of the removal

procedure.

Steps

1. Place the front bezel on a flat surface to locate the AlienFX LED board.

2. Remove the four screws (M3x8) that secure the AlienFX LED board to the front bezel.

3. Lift the AlienFX LED board slightly off the front bezel and disconnect the power-button board cable from the power-button

board.

4. Lift the AlienFX LED board with its cables off the front bezel.

Installing the Front AlienFX LED board

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the front AlienFX LED board and provide a visual representation of the installation

procedure.

Steps

1. Place the front bezel on a flat surface and locate the power-button board.

2. Bring the AlienFX LED board near the front bezel and connect the power-button board cable to the power-button board.

3. Align the screw hole of the AlienFX LED board to the screw hole on the front bezel.

4. Replace the four screws (M3x8) that secure the AlienFX LED board to the front bezel.

Next steps

1. Install the front bezel.

2. Install the right-side cover.

3. Install the top cover.

4. Install the left-side cover.

5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Power-button board

Removing the power-button board

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the top cover.

4. Remove the right-side cover.

5. Remove the front bezel.

6. Remove the front AlienFX LED board.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power-button board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the power-button board to the front bezel.

2. Lift the power-button board off the front bezel.

Installing the power-button board

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power-button board and provide a visual representation of the installation

procedure.

Steps

1. Align the screw hole on the power-button board with the screw hole on the front bezel.

2. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the power-button board to the front bezel.

Next steps

1. Install the front AlienFX LED board.

2. Install the front bezel.

3. Install the right-side cover.

4. Install the top cover.

5. Install the left-side cover.

6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

VR heat sinks

Removing the VR heat sink

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you

touch it.

CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease that is provided in the kit to

ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

NOTE: Do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of

the thermal grease.

NOTE: The VR heat sinks are shipped as separate units and they do not ship along with the new system board. Remove the

VR heat sinks from old system board for transfer to the new system board.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the VR heat sink and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Loosen the captive screws that secure the VR heat sink to the system board.

3. Repeat the same process for the other VR heat sink.

4. Lift the VR heat sinks off the system board.

Installing the VR heat sink

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease that is provided in the kit to ensure

that thermal conductivity is achieved.

NOTE: Do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the

thermal grease.

NOTE: The VR heat sinks are shipped as separate units and they do not ship along with the new system board. Remove the VR

heat sinks from old system board for transfer to the new system board.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the VR heat sink and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the captive screws of the VR heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.

2. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the VR heat sink to the system board.

3. Repeat the same procedure with the other VR heat sink.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

System board

Removing the system board

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

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 that 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.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the top cover.

4. Remove the right-side cover.

5. Remove the front bezel.

6. Remove the memory module.

7. Remove the single-graphics card.

8. Remove the 2230 solid-state drive or the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot one, as applicable.

9. Remove the 2230 solid-state drive or the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot two, as applicable.

10.Remove the wireless card.

11. Remove the processor liquid-cooling assembly or processor fan and heat-sink assembly, as applicable.

12. Remove the processor.

13. Remove the VR heat sink.

About this task

The following image indicates the connectors on your system board.

1. Ring Ambient Power Button connector

2. FAN_SYS3 LED connector

3. Front-chassis fan connector (FAN_SYS3)

4. Wireless-card slot (M.2 WLAN)

5. FAN_SYS2 LED connector

6. Front-chassis fan connector (FAN_SYS2)

7. Solid-state drive slot (M.2 PCIe SSD1)

8. SATA 6 Gbps drive connector (SATA0)

9. SATA 6 Gbps drive connector (SATA1)

10.SATA 6 Gbps drive connector (SATA2)

11. Power-supply connector (ATX SYS)

12. Coin-cell battery

13. PCI-Express x4 slot (SLOT4)

14. PCI-Express x16 mechanical/x16 electrical slot PCIe Gen5 (SLOT2)

15.Solid-state drive slot (M.2 PCIe SSD0)

16.PCI-Express x4 slot (SLOT1)

17. Rear-chassis fan connector (FAN_SYS1)

18.FAN_SYS1 LED connector

19.Fan pump connector (FAN PUMP)

20.Pump LED connector (FAN PUMP LED)

21. CPU fan connector

22.Top-chassis fan connector (FAN_SYS4)

23.CPU socket

24.Power-supply connector (ATX2)

25.Power-supply connector (ATX3)

26.Memory-module slot, DIMM3

27.Memory-module slot, DIMM1

28.Memory-module slot, DIMM4

29.Memory-module slot, DIMM2

30.SATA power connector

31. Side light connector

The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Disconnect the hard-drive data cables from the system board.

2. Disconnect the processor-power cables from the system board.

3. Disconnect the system-board power cables from the system board.

4. Disconnect the top-chassis fan power cable from the system board.

5. Disconnect the front-chassis fan power cable from the system board.

6. Disconnect the side-light power cable from the system board.

7. Disconnect the SATA power cable from the system board.

8. Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the system board.

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 about system-board connectors, see "system-board components".

NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can route them correctly after you replace the system

board.

9. Remove the nine screws (#6-32x1/4") that secure the system board to standoffs on the chassis.

10.Remove the screw (#6-32x1/4") that secures the front I/O-bracket to the chassis and remove the front I/O-bracket.

11. Hold the edge of the system board where the front I/O-ports are located.

12. Hold the edge of the system board where the rear ports are located.

13. Lift the system board off the chassis at an angle and remove the system board from the chassis.

Installing the system board

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Slide the front I/O-ports on the system board into the front I/O-slot on the chassis and align the screw holes on the system board

with the standoffs on the chassis.

2. Place the system board on the standoffs on the chassis.

3. Align the front I/O-bracket to the front I/O-ports and install the bracket on the chassis.

4. Replace the screw (#6-32x1/4") that secures the front I/O-bracket to the chassis.

5. Replace the nine screws (#6-32x1/4") that secure the system board assembly to the standoffs on the chassis.

6. Route and connect all the cables that were disconnected from the system board.

7. Connect the SATA power cable from the system board.

8. Connect the side-light power cable from the system board.

9. Connect the front-chassis fan power cable from the system board.

10.Connect the top-chassis fan power cable from the system board.

11. Connect the system-board power cables from the system board.

12. Connect the processor-power cables from the system board.

13. Connect the hard-drive data cables from the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the VR heat sink.

2. Install the processor.

3. Install the processor liquid-cooling assembly or processor fan and heat-sink assembly, as applicable.

4. Install the wireless card.

5. Install the 2230 solid-state drive or the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot one, as applicable.

6. Install the 2230 solid-state drive or the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot two, as applicable.

7. Install the single-graphics card.

8. Install the memory module.

9. Install the front bezel.

10.Install the right-side cover.

11. Install the top cover.

12. Install the left-side cover.

13. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program

Steps

1. Turn on or restart your computer.

2. Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed to enter the BIOS setup program.

3. Navigate to the Main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field.

Next steps

NOTE: Service tag is the alphanumeric identifier located at the back side of your computer.

Device drivers

Operating system

Your Alienware Aurora R13 supports the following operating systems:

●Windows 11 Pro Standard, 64-bit

●Windows 11 Pro Plus, 64-bit

●Windows 11 Home Standard, 64-bit

●Windows 11 Home Plus, 64-bit

●Windows 11 Home Advanced, 64-bit

Downloading the audio driver

Steps

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 auto-detect 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-specific 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 files.

11. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the system.

12. The application installs all drivers and updates identified.

NOTE: Not all files 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 file.

17. Double-click the audio driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.

Downloading the graphics driver

Steps

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 auto-detect 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-specific 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 files.

11. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the system.

12. The application installs all drivers and updates identified.

NOTE: Not all files 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 file.

17. Double-click the graphics driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.

Downloading the USB driver

Steps

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 auto-detect 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-specific 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 files.

11. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the computer.

12. The application installs all drivers and updates identified.

NOTE: Not all files 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, browse the folder where you saved the USB driver file.

17. Double-click the USB driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.

Downloading the WiFi driver

Steps

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 auto-detect 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-specific 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 files.

11. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the system.

12. The application installs all drivers and updates identified.

NOTE: Not all files 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 WiFi driver for your computer.

16.After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the WiFi driver file.

17. Double-click the WiFi driver icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.

Downloading the media-card reader driver

Steps

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 auto-detect 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-specific 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 files.

11. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the system.

12. The application installs all drivers and updates identified.

NOTE: Not all files 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 media-card reader driver for your computer.

16.After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the media-card reader driver file.

17. Double-click the media-card reader driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.

Downloading the chipset driver

Steps

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 auto-detect 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-specific 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 files.

11. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the computer.

12. The application installs all drivers and updates identified.

NOTE: Not all files 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 chipset driver for your computer.

16.After the download is complete, browse the folder where you saved the chipset driver file.

17. Double-click the chipset driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.

Downloading the network driver

Steps

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 auto-detect 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-specific 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 files.

11. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the system.

12. The application installs all drivers and updates identified.

NOTE: Not all files 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.After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the network driver file.

17. Double-click the network driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.

System setup

NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not be displayed.

System setup

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 configuration 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

About this task

Turn on (or restart) your computer and press F2 immediately.

Navigation keys

NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the

system.

Keys Navigation

Up arrow Moves to the previous field.

Down arrow Moves to the next field.

Enter Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.

Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.

Tab Moves to the next focus area.

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.

Boot Sequence

Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup–defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific 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 (if available)

NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number.

●Optical Drive (if available)

●SATA Hard Drive (if available)

●Diagnostics

The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.

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

System Time Displays the current time in hh:mm:ss format.

System Date Displays the current date in mm/dd/yy format.

BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number.

Product Name Displays the product name. Default: Alienware Aurora R13

Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer.

Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of your computer.

CPU Type Displays the processor type.

CPU Speed Displays the speed of the processor.

CPU ID Displays the processor identification code.

CPU Cache

L1 Cache Displays the processor L1 cache size.

L2 Cache Displays the processor L2 cache size.

L3 Cache Displays the processor L3 cache size.

First HDD Allows you to configure the first HDD.

M.2 PCIe SSD-0/1 Enables or disables the M.2 PCIe SSD-0/1.

System Memory Displays the total computer memory installed.

Memory Speed Displays the memory speed.

Table 4. System setup options—Advanced menu

Advanced

Intel(R)SpeedStep

Intel(R)SpeedStep Enables or disables Intel(R)SpeedStep.

Default: Enabled

Intel Speed Shift Technology

Intel Speed Shift Technology Enables or disables Intel Speed Shift Technology.

Default: Enabled

HyperThread Control

HyperThread Control Enables or disables HyperThread Control.

Default: Enabled

Multiple-Core Support

Multiple Atom cores Allows you to configure Multiple-Core support.

Default: All

Table 4. System setup options—Advanced menu (continued)

Advanced

Multiple Atom cores

Multiple Atom cores Allows you to configure Multiple Atom cores.

Default: All

Trusted Execution

Trusted Execution Allows you to enable or disable Trusted Execution.

Default: Enabled

Integrated NIC

Integrated NIC Allows you to enable or disable the integrated NIC.

Default: Enabled

SATA/NVME Operation

SATA/NVME Operation Sets the operating mode of the integrated storage device

controller.

Default: RAID on

PCIe Resizable Base Address Register

PCIe Resizable Base Address Register Allows you to enable or disable the Resizable Base Address

Default: Disabled

IPv4 HTTP Support

IPv4 HTTP Support Allows you to enable or disable IPv4 HTTP Support.

Default: Disabled

IPv6 HTTP Support

IPv6 HTTP Support Allows you to enable or disable IPv6 HTTP Support.

Default: Disabled

USB Configuration

Front USB Ports Allows you to enable or disable the Front USB ports.

Default: Enabled

Rear USB Ports Allows you to enable or disable the Rear USB ports.

Default: Enabled

Power Options

Wake Up by Integrated LAN Allow the computer to be powered on by special LAN signals.

Default: Disabled

AC Recovery Sets what action the computer takes when power is restored.

Default: Power Off

Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled.

Default: Enabled in S4 and S5

USB Wake Support Allows you to enable the USB devices to wake the system from

Standby.

Default: Enabled

USB PowerShare in S4/S5 state Allows you to charge external devices.

Table 4. System setup options—Advanced menu (continued)

Advanced

Default: Disabled

USB PowerShare in Sleep State Allows you to enable front the USB devices to wake the system

from sleep state.

Default: Normal

Auto Power On Allows you to enable or disable Auto Power On.

Default: Disabled

Auto Power On Mode Allows you to set the computer to turn on automatically every

day or on a preselected date. This option can be configured

only if the Auto Power On mode is set to Enabled Everyday or

Selected Day.

Default: Selected Day

Auto Power On Date Allows you to set the date on which the computer must turn

on automatically. This option can be configured only if the Auto

Power On mode is set to Enabled 1 to 31.

Default: 15

Auto Power On Time Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on

automatically. This option can be configured only if the Auto

Power On mode is set to Enabled hh:mm:ss.

Default: 12:30:30

Numlock Key Allows you to set the status of the Num Lock key during boot to

On or Off.

Default: Enabled

Performance Options

Overclocking Feature Allows you to enable or disable the Overclocking Feature.

Default: Disabled

Overclocking Feature

Core Over Clocking Level# Allows you to configure the Core Over Clocking Level.

Default: Disabled

Memory Reference Clock Allows you to configure the Core Over Clocking Level.

Default: 133

Memory Ratio Allows you to configure the Memory Ratio.

Default: Auto

Memory Voltage Allows you to configure the Memory Voltage.

Default: Default

XMP Memory Allows you to configure the XMP Memory.

Default: Disabled

Customization

Core Ratio Limit Override Allows you to configure the Core Ratio Limit Override.

Core Voltage Override Allows you to configure the Core Voltage Override.

Long Duration PWR Limit Allows you to configure the Long Duration PWR Limit.

Short Duration PWR Limit Allows you to configure the Short Duration PWR Limit.

Table 4. System setup options—Advanced menu (continued)

Advanced

Maintenance

Data Wipe on next boot When enabled, the BIOS will schedule a data wipe cycle for all

storage devices that are connected to the system board on the

next reboot.

Default: Disabled

BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive Enables the computer to recover from certain corrupted BIOS

conditions from a recovery file on the user primary hard drive or

an external USB key.

NOTE: BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive is not available for

Self-encrypting drives (SED).

Default: Enabled

BIOS Auto-Recovery When enabled, the autorecovery will be performed if BIOS

image integrity check fails and there is a a recovery image on

the hard drive.

NOTE: BIOS Auto-Recovery is not possible from other

media.

Default: Disabled

SupportAssist System Resolution Controls the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System

Resolution Console and for Dell operating system Recovery tool.

Default: 2

Auto OS Recovery Threshold Allows you to configure the Auto OS Recovery Threshold.

Default: 2

SupportAssist OS Recovery Allows you to enable or disable the SupportAssist OS Recovery.

Default: Enabled

Table 5. System setup options—Security menu

Security

Unlock Setup Status Displays the unlock setup status.

Admin Password Status Displays whether the admin password is set.

Default: Not Set

System Password Status Displays whether the system password is set.

Default: Not Set

HDD Password Status Displays if the hard drive password is set.

Default: Not Set

Asset Tag Creates a system Asset Tag that can be used by an IT

administrator to uniquely identify a particular system. Once

set in BIOS, the Asset Tag cannot be changed.

Admin Password Enables the user to set, change, or delete the admin

password.

System Password Enables the user to set, change, or delete the system

password.

HDD Password Enables the user to set, change, or delete the hard drive

password.

Password Change Allows you to enable or disable password change on the

computer.

Table 5. System setup options—Security menu (continued)

Security

Default: Permitted

Absolute Enable or disable the BIOS module interface of the

optional Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute

Software.

Default: Enabled

Firmware TPM Displays the firmware TPM state.

Default: Enabled

PPI Bypass for Clear Command Enable or disable the TPM Physical Presence Interface (PPI).

When enabled, this setting will allow the OS to skip BIOS PPI

user prompts when issuing the Clear command. Changes to

this setting take effect immediately.

Default: Disabled

UEFI Firmware Capsule Updates Enables or disables BIOS updates through UEFI capsule

update packages.

Default: Enabled

Windows SMM Security Mitigations Table Enables or disables Windows SMM Security Mitigation

protections.

Default: Disabled

Secure Boot

Secure Boot Enables secure boot using only validated boot software.

Default: Disabled

Secure Boot Mode Modifies the behavior of Secure Boot to allow evaluation

or enforcement of UEFI driver signatures. Deployed Mode

should be selected for normal operation of Secure Boot.

Default: Deployed Mode

Expert Key Management

Custom Mode Allows you to enable or disable Custom Mode. When

enabled, it allows the PK, KEK, db, and dbx security key

databases to be modified.

Default: Disabled

KEK

dbx

Reset all Keys

Delete all Keys

Allows for selection of key database.

●Delete All Keys will delete the selected key.

●Reset All Keys will reset all four keys to their default

settings.

Table 6. System setup options—Boot menu

Boot

Boot List Option Displays the available boot devices.

Default: UEFI

File Browser Add Boot Option Allows you to set the boot path in the boot option list.

Table 6. System setup options—Boot menu (continued)

Boot

File Browser Del Boot Option Allows you to delete the boot path in the boot option list.

Enable USB Boot Support Allows you to enable or disable the USB Boot control.

Boot Option Priorities Displays the available boot devices.

Boot Option #1 Displays the first boot device.

Default: Windows Boot Manager.

Boot Option #2 Displays the second boot device.

Default: Onboard NIC (IPV4)

Boot Option #3 Displays the third boot device.

Default: Onboard NIC (IPV6)

Table 7. 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.

Discard Changes Allows you to exit your changes.

Save Changes Allows you to save your changes.

System and setup password

Table 8. System and setup password

Password type Description

System password Password that you must enter to log in to your system.

Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the

BIOS settings of your computer.

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.

CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.

CAUTION: Anyone can access the data that is stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.

NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.

Assigning a system setup password

Prerequisites

You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.

About this task

To enter the system setup, press F12 immediately after a power-on or reboot.

Steps

1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.

The Security screen is displayed.

2. Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.

Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:

●A password can have up to 32 characters.

●At least one special character: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | }

●Numbers 0 through 9.

●Upper case letters from A to Z.

●Lower case letters from a to z.

3. Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK.

4. Press Esc and save the changes as prompted by the pop-up message.

5. Press Y to save the changes.

The computer restarts.

Deleting or changing an existing system setup password

Prerequisites

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.

About this task

To enter the System Setup, press F12 immediately after a power-on or reboot.

Steps

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, update, or delete the existing system password, and press Enter or Tab.

4. Select Setup Password, update, or delete the existing setup password, and press Enter or Tab.

NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, reenter the new password when prompted. If you delete the

System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when prompted.

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 restarts.

Clearing CMOS settings

About this task

CAUTION: Clearing CMOS settings will reset the BIOS settings on your computer.

The following images indicate the location of the CMOS jumper on the system board and provide a visual representation of the

clearing CMOS procedure.

Steps

1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cable from the computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Lay the computer on its right side.

4. Locate the 2-pin CMOS jumper on the system board.

5. Ensure that the jumper is on the pair of password pins (JM34).

6. Move the jumper to the pair of CMOS pins (JM12).

7. Plug the power cable to the computer.

8. Wait for 10 seconds for the CMOS to clear.

9. Disconnect the power cable from the computer.

10.Move the jumper to the pair of password pins (JM34).

11. Replace the left-side cover.

Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the password reset jumper on the system board and provide a visual representation of

the clearing passwords procedure.

Steps

1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cable from the computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Lay the computer on its right side.

4. Locate the 2-pin password reset jumper on the system board.

5. Ensure that the jumper is on the pair of password pins (JM34) and remove the jumper.

6. Plug the power cable to the computer and turn on the computer to clear the password.

7. Wait for until the desktop is loaded and then shut down the computer.

8. Disconnect the power cable from the computer.

9. Replace the jumper on the pair of password pins (JM34).

10.Replace the left-side cover.

Updating the BIOS

Updating the BIOS in Windows

Steps

1. Go to www.dell.com/support.

2. Click Product support. In the Search support box, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Search.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the SupportAssist feature to automatically identify your computer. You can

also use the product ID or manually browse for your computer model.

3. Click Drivers & Downloads. Expand Find drivers.

4. Select the operating system installed on your computer.

5. In the Category drop-down list, select BIOS.

6. Select the latest version of BIOS, and click Download to download the BIOS file for your computer.

7. After the download is complete, browse the folder where you saved the BIOS update file.

8. Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the on-screen instructions.

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For more information, see knowledge base article 000124211 at www.dell.com/support.

Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows

Steps

1. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 6 in Updating the BIOS in Windows to download the latest BIOS setup program file.

2. Create a bootable USB drive. For more information, see the knowledge base article 000145519 at www.dell.com/support.

3. Copy the BIOS setup program file 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 .

6. Select the USB drive from the One Time Boot Menu.

7. Type the BIOS setup program filename and press Enter.

The BIOS Update Utility appears.

8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the BIOS update.

Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu

Update your computer BIOS using the BIOS update.exe file that is copied to a FAT32 USB drive and booting from the F12

One-Time boot menu.

About this task

BIOS Update

You can run the BIOS update file from Windows using a bootable USB drive or you can also update the BIOS from the F12 One-Time

boot menu on the computer.

Most of the Dell computers built after 2012 have this capability, and you can confirm by booting your computer to the F12 One-Time

Boot Menu to see if BIOS FLASH UPDATE is listed as a boot option for your computer. If the option is listed, then the BIOS supports

this BIOS update option.

NOTE: Only computers with BIOS Flash Update option in the F12 One-Time boot menu can use this function.

Updating from the One-Time boot menu

To update your BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu, you need the following:

●USB drive formatted to the FAT32 file system (key does not have to be bootable)

●BIOS executable file that you downloaded from the Dell Support website and copied to the root of the USB drive

●AC power adapter that is connected to the computer

●Functional computer battery to flash the BIOS

Perform the following steps to perform the BIOS update flash process from the F12 menu:

CAUTION: Do not turn off the computer during the BIOS update process. The computer may not boot if you turn off your

computer.

Steps

1. From a turn off state, insert the USB drive where you copied the flash into a USB port of the computer.

2. Turn on the computer and press F12 to access the One-Time Boot Menu, select BIOS Update using the mouse or arrow keys then

press Enter.

The flash BIOS menu is displayed.

3. Click Flash from file.

4. Select external USB device.

5. Select the file and double-click the flash target file, and then click Submit.

6. Click Update BIOS. The computer restarts to flash the BIOS.

7. The computer will restart after the BIOS update is completed.

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Troubleshooting

SupportAssist diagnostics

About this task

The SupportAssist diagnostics (previously known as ePSA diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The

SupportAssist diagnostics is embedded in the BIOS and is launched by it internally. The SupportAssist diagnostics provides a set

of options for particular devices or device groups. It allows 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 and provide extra information about the failed device(s)

●View status messages that indicate if the tests are completed successfully

●View error messages that indicate if problems were encountered during the test

NOTE: Some tests are meant for specific devices and require user interaction. Ensure that you are present in front of the

computer when the diagnostic tests are performed.

For more information, see SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check.

System-diagnostic lights

The power-status light indicates the power status of the computer. These are the power states:

Solid white—Computer is in S0 state. This is the normal power state of the computer.

Blinking white—Computer is in a low-power state, S3. This does not indicate a fault.

Solid amber—Computer is experiencing a boot failure, including the power-supply unit.

Blinking amber—Computer is experiencing a boot failure but the power-supply unit is functioning correctly.

Off—Computer is in hibernation mode or turned off.

The power-status light may also blink amber or white according to predefined "beep codes" indicating various failures.

For example, the power and battery-status light blinks amber two times followed by a pause, and then blinks white three times

followed by a pause. This 2,3 pattern continues until the computer is turned off, indicating no memory or RAM is detected.

The following table shows different power and battery-status light patterns and associated problems.

NOTE: The following diagnostic light codes and recommended solutions are intended for Dell service technicians to

troubleshoot problems. You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical

support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

Table 9. Diagnostic light codes

Diagnostic light codes (Amber, White) Problem description

1,1 TPM Detection Failure

1,2 Unrecoverable SPI Flash Failure

1,5 EC unable to program i-Fuse

1,6 Generic catch-all for ungraceful EC code flow errors

1,7 Non-RPMC Flash on Boot Guard fused system

2,1 CPU configuration or CPU failure

2,2 System board: BIOS or Read-Only Memory (ROM) failure

2,3 No memory or Random-Access Memory (RAM) detected

2,4 Memory or Random-Access Memory (RAM) failure

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Table 9. Diagnostic light codes (continued)

Diagnostic light codes (Amber, White) Problem description

2,5 Invalid memory installed

2,6 System board/Chipset Error

3,1 CMOS battery failure

3,2 PCI of Video card/chip failure

3,3 BIOS Recovery 1: BIOS recovery image not found

3,4 BIOS Recovery 2: Recovery image found but invalid

3,5 Power Rail Failure: EC ran into power sequencing failure

3,6 Flash corruption detected by SBIOS

4,1 Memory DIMM power rail failure

4,2 CPU Power cable connection issue

Recovering the operating system

When your computer is unable to boot to the operating system even after repeated attempts, it automatically starts Dell

SupportAssist OS Recovery.

Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery is a standalone tool that is preinstalled in all Dell computers installed with Windows operating

system. It consists of tools to diagnose and troubleshoot issues that may occur before your computer boots to the operating system. It

enables you to diagnose hardware issues, repair your computer, back up your files, or restore your computer to its factory state.

You can also download it from the Dell Support website to troubleshoot and fix your computer when it fails to boot into their primary

operating system due to software or hardware failures.

For more information about the Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery, see Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery User's Guide at www.dell.com/

serviceabilitytools. Click SupportAssist and then, click SupportAssist OS Recovery.

WiFi power cycle

About this task

If your computer is unable to access the internet due to WiFi connectivity issues a WiFi power cycle procedure may be performed.

The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct a WiFi power cycle:

NOTE: Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide a modem/router combo device.

Steps

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Turn off the modem.

3. Turn off the wireless router.

4. Wait for 30 seconds.

5. Turn on the wireless router.

6. Turn on the modem.

7. Turn on your computer.

Flea power release

About this task

Flea power is the residual static electricity that remains on the computer even after it has been powered off and the battery has been

removed. The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct flea power release:

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Steps

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Disconnect the power adapter from your computer.

3. Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power.

4. Connect the power adapter to your computer.

5. 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

Self-help resources Resource location

Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com

My Dell app

Tips

Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.

Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows

Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and

learn more about your computer through videos, manuals and

documents.

Your Alienware computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag

or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for

your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service

Code at www.dell.com/support.

For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your

computer, see Locate the Service Tag on your computer.

VR Support www.dell.com/VRsupport

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.

NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.

NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing

slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

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