ALIENWARE® AURORA SERVICE MANUAL

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NOTE:A NOTE indicates important inormation that helps you make betteruse o your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware orloss 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: BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Recommended Tools 7Turning O Your Computer 7Beore Working Inside Your Computer 8

CHAPTER 2: LEFT SIDE-PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Removing the Lef t Side-Panel 11

Replacing the Lef t Side-Panel 11

CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Inside View O Your Computer 13System Board Components 14Master I/O Board Components 15

CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Opening the PCI Shroud 18Closing the PCI Shroud 18Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud 19Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud 19

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CHAPTER 9: PROCESSOR LIQUID-COOLING ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Removing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly 48Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly 49

CHAPTER 10: PROCESSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 0Removing the Processor 52Replacing the Processor 5 3

CHAPTER 11: POWER SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Removing the Power Supply 57Replacing the Power Supply 59

CHAPTER 12: BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 0Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 62Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 63Removing the eater-Lighting Batteries 64Replacing the eater-Lighting Batteries 65

CHAPTER 13: SYSTEM BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Removing the System Board 68R e p l a c i n g t h e S y s t e m B o a r d 6 9


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CHAPTER 19: BACK BEZEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Removing the Back Bezel 95Replacing the Back Bezel 97

CHAPTER 20: BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Removing the Bluetooth Assembly 100Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly 101

CHAPTER 21: TOP I/O PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Removing the Top I/O Panel 1 04Replacing the Top I/O Panel 1 05

CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Confguring the BIOS 107Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings 1 1 3


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Beore Working Inside Your ComputerUse the ollowing saety guidelines to help protect your computer rom potentialdamage and to help to ensure your own personal saety.

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, followthe safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additionalsafety best practices information, see the Regulatory ComplianceHomepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Only a certifed service technician should perorm repairs onyour computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell isnot covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on itspull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with lockingtabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the lockingtabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keepthem evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, beforeyou connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly orientedand aligned.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following stepsbefore you begin working inside the computer.


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CHAPTER 2: LEFT SIDE-PANELCHAPTER 2: SIDE PANEL


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Let Side-PanelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration bymoving an blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug yourcomputer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).

WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (includingcomputer covers, bezels, fller brackets, ront-panel inserts, etc.)removed.

CAUTION: Only a certifed service technician should perorm repairs onyour computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dellis not covered by your warranty.


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Removing the Let Side-PanelFollow the instructions in Beore You Begin on page1. 6.

NOTE: Ensure that you remove the security cable rom the security cableslot (i applicable).

Slide the latch to unlock the release panel.2.

Lit the release panel.3.

Place the let side-panel in a secure location.4.

NOTE: eater lighting (available only in Alienware Aurora ALX) turns onautomatically when the let side-panel is removed.

Replacing the Let Side-PanelFollow the instructions in Beore You Begin on page1. 6.

Align the tabs on the let side-panel with the slots on the side o the2.computer and push the panel in place.

Slide the latch to lock the release panel.3.


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CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW


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Inside View O Your ComputerWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.


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CHAPTER 5: SHROUDS

CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS


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ShroudsWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.


WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug yourcomputer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).



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Opening the PCI Shroud

Follow the instructions in Beore You Begin on page1. 6.Remove the let side-panel (see Removing the Let Side-Panel on page2. 11).Press the release button and rotate the PCI shroud away rom the chassis.3.

Closing the PCI Shroud

Follow the instructions in Beore You Begin on page1. 6.

Lower the PCI shroud into the chassis until it clicks into place.2. Replace the let side-panel (see Replacing the Let Side-Panel on page3. 11).Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn4.them on.

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Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud

Follow the instructions in Beore You Begin on page1. 6.Remove the let side-panel (see Removing the Let Side-Panel on page2. 11).Open the PCI shroud (see 3. Opening the PCI Shroud on page 18).Press the tabs and slide the drive-bay shroud towards the back o the4.chassis.Disconnect the drive-bay shroud battery cable rom the connector on the5.master I/O board.

Replacing the Drive-Bay ShroudFollow the instructions in Beore You Begin on page1. 6.Connect the drive-bay shroud battery cable to the connector on the master2.I/O board.Align the drive-bay shroud with the slots on the chassis.3.Slide the drive-bay shroud toward the ront o the chassis until it clicks into4.place.Close the PCI shroud (see 5. Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18).Replace the let side-panel (see Replacing the Let Side-Panel on page6. 11).Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn7.them on.


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CHAPTER 6: DRIVE(S)

CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S)


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Drive(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.



WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when thedrive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.


CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn o your computer (see TurningO Your Computer on page 7) before removing the hard drive. Do notremove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state.

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Removing the Hard Drive(s)CAUTION: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you wantto keep, back up your fles beore you begin this procedure .


Remove the let side-panel (see Removing the Let Side-Panel on page2. 11).

Disconnect the power and data cables rom the hard-drive assembly3.(i applicable).

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Press the release tabs and slide the hard-drive assembly out o the hard-4.drive cage.

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Replacing the Hard Drive(s)


See the documentation that shipped with your new hard drive and ensure2.that the jumper positioning is correct.

Snap the hard-drive bracket on to the new hard drive (i applicable).3.

Slide the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive cage until the release tabs4.snap into place.

Connect the power and data cables to the hard-drive assembly5.(i applicable).

Replace the let side-panel (see Replacing the Let Side-Panel on page6. 11).

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn7.them on.


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Removing the Optical Drive(s)


Press the AlienHead on the ront o your computer to lower the drive panel.2.


Open the PCI shroud (see Opening the PCI Shroud on page4. 18).

Disconnect the power and data cables rom the optical drive (i applicable).5.

Lit the securing tab and slide the optical drive out through the ront o the6.computer.


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Replacing the Optical Drive(s)


Remove the new optical drive rom its packaging. Save the original2.packaging or storing or shipping the optical drive.

Remove the optical-drive bay fller (i applicable).3.

Lit the securing tab and slide the optical drive through the ront o the4.computer until the securing tabs snap into place.

Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive (i applicable).5.

Close the PCI shroud (see Closing the PCI Shroud on page6.18

).Replace the let side-panel (see Replacing the Let Side-Panel on page7. 11).

Lit the drive panel towards the top o your computer.8.



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Press the AlienHead on the ront o your computer to lower the drive panel.2.



Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable rom the connector on the master I/O5.board.

Lit the securing tab and slide the FlexBay dock out through the ront o the6.computer.


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Remove the our screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the FlexBay7.dock.

Slide the Media Card Reader out o the FlexBay dock.8.


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Replacing the Media Card Reader


Remove the new Media Card Reader rom its packaging. Save the original2.packaging or storing or shipping the Media Card Reader.

Slide the Media Card Reader into the FlexBay Dock.3.

Replace the our screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the FlexBay4.dock.

Lit the securing tab and slide the FlexBay dock through the ront o the5.computer until the securing tabs snap into place.

Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the connector on the master I/O board.6.

Close the PCI shroud (see Closing the PCI Shroud on page7. 18).


Lit the drive panel towards the top o your computer.9.



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CHAPTER 6: PCI EXPRESS CARD(S)

CHAPTER 6: PCI-EXPRESS CARD(S)


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PCI-Express Card(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.





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Removing the PCI-Express Card(s)




Locate the PCI-Express card on the system board (see System Board4.Components on page 14).

Disconnect any cables connected to the card (i applicable).5.

Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis.6.

Remove the card.7.For a PCI-Express x1 card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease itout the card connector.

For a PCI-Express x16 card, press the securing tab on the cardconnector as you grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease thecard out o the card connector.

NOTE: I you are not replacing a card, install a fller bracket in the emptycard-slot opening.


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Remove the fller bracket to create a card-slot opening (i applicable).2.


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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PCI-Express card ensure that thememory module securing clips are in a closed position.

Align the card with the card connector on the system board.3.

Place the card in the connector and press down frmly. Ensure that the card4.is frmly seated in the slot. I you are installing the PCI-Express x16 card,push the retention mechanism and insert the card in the connector.

Connect any cables that should be attached to the card (i applicable).5.For inormation about the cards cable connections, see the documentationthat shipped with the card.

Replace the screw that secures the card to the chassis.6.Close the PCI shroud (see Closing the PCI Shroud on page7. 18).




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CHAPTER 4: MEMORY MODULE(S)

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Memory Module(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.





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Removing the Memory Module(s)Follow the instructions in Beore You Begin on page1. 6.


Locate the memory-module connectors on the system board (see System3.Board Components on page 14).

WARNING: e memory module(s) may become very hot during normaloperation. Allow the memory module(s) to cool before touching them.

NOTE: For better access to the memory module(s), remove the graphics

card i the card is ull length.

To remove the graphics card, see (Removing the PCI -Express Card(s) on4.page 32).

Spread apart the securing clips at both ends o the memory-module5.connector.

Lit the memory module o the memory-module connector. I the memory6.module is difcult to remove, gently ease the memory module back andorth to remove it rom the memory-module connector.

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Replacing the Memory Module(s)

Recommended memory confguration: slots 1, 3, and 5 or slots 1-6.

1. Follow the instructions in Beore You Begin on page 6.

Align the notch on the bottom o the memory module with the tab on the2.memory-module connector.


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CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the memorymodule straight down into the memory-module connector while youapply equal force to each end of the memory module.

Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the3.memory module snaps into position.

I you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into thecutouts at each end o the memory module.

NOTE: I the memory module is not installed properly, the computer maynot boot.

To replace the graphics card, see (Replacing the PCI -Express Card(s) on4.page 33).



As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automaticallyupdates the system confguration inormation.

To confrm the amount o memory installed in the computer:

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CHAPTER 8: FANS

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FansWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.


WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (includingcomputer covers, bezels, fller brackets, ront-panel inserts, etc.)

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Removing the Hard-Drive Fan Assembly




Remove the drive-bay shroud (see Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud on4.page 19).

Disconnect the hard-drive an assembly cable rom the connector on the5.master I/O board. Make note o the cable routing beore disconnecting thecable.

Lit the hard-drive an assembly out o the chassis.6.

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Replacing the Hard-Drive Fan Assembly


Push the hard-drive an assembly into the hard-drive an assembly bay.2.

Route the cable through the slot in the hard-drive bay.3.

Connect the hard-drive an assembly cable to the connector on the master4.I/O board.

Replace the drive-bay shroud (see Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud on5.page 19).


Replace the let side-panel (see Replacing the Let Side-Panel on page7. 11).Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn8.them on.

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Remove ull-length PCI-Express cards, i any (see Removing the PCI-Express5.Card(s) on page 32).

Disconnect the PCI-an assembly cable rom the connector on the master6.

I/O board.Press the tabs and lit the PCI-an assembly out o the chassis.7.

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Replacing the PCI-Fan Assembly


Align the PCI-an assembly with the metal bracket on the chassis.2.

Slide the PCI-an assembly into the chassis.3.

Connect the PCI-an assembly cable to the connector on the master4.I/O board.

Replace ull-length PCI-Express cards, i any (see Replacing the PCI-Express5.Card(s) on page 33).

Replace the drive-bay shroud (see Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud on6.

page 19).Close the PCI shroud (see Closing the PCI Shroud on page7. 18).




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CHAPTER 9: PROCESSOR LIQUID-COOLINGASSEMBLY

CHAPTER 9: LIQUID COOLING ASSEMBLY

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Processor Liquid-Cooling AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.



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CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using awrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metalsurface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

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WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor liquid-coolingassembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it hashad sufcient time to cool beore you touch it.

Disconnect the processor liquid-cooling assembly cables rom the top3.lighting-board connectors (SYS FAN) and (CPU PUMP).

Loosen the our captive-screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling4.

assembly to the system board.Remove the our screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly5.to the chassis rear wall.

Lit the processor liquid-cooling assembly away rom the chassis.6.

Replacing the Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly


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Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly


Align the screw holes on the processor liquid-cooling assembly with the2.screw holes on the back o the chassis.

Replace the our screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly3.to the chassis rear wall.

Tighten the our captive-screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling4.assembly to the system board.

Connect the processor liquid-cooling assembly cables to the top5.lighting-board connectors (SYS FAN) and (CPU PUMP).




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CHAPTER 9: PROCESSORCHAPTER 10: PROCESSOR

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ProcessorWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.


CAUTION: Only a certifed service technician should perorm repairs onyour computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell

is not covered by your warranty.CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using awrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metalsurface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

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Remove the processor liquid-cooling assembly (see Removing the3.Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly on page 48).

Press and push the release lever down and out and release it rom the tab4.that secures it.

CAUTION: When removing the processor, do not touch any of the pinsinside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.

Open the processor cover and gently lit the processor to remove it rom the5.socket.

Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is6.ready or the new processor.

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Replacing the ProcessorCAUTION: When removing or replacing the processor, do not touch any of thepins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.

CAUTION: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface onthe back of the computer.

Follow the instructions in Beore You Begin on page1. 6.Unpack the new processor, do not to touch the underside o the processor.2.

CAUTION You must position the processor correctly in the socket toavoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you

turn on the computer.Extend the release lever on the processor socket i it is not ully extended.3.

CAUTION: Socket pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that theprocessor is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessiveforce when you replace the processor. Be careful not to touch or bendthe pins on the system board.

Align the pin-1 corners o the processor and socket.4.

Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is5.positioned correctly.

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Ensure that the tab on the processor cover is positioned underneath thecenter cover latch on the socket.

Pivot the socket release lever back towards the socket, and snap it into place7.to secure the processor.

Clean the thermal grease rom the bottom o the processor liquid-cooling8.assembly.

CAUTION: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermalgrease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is arequirement for optimal processor operation.

Apply the new thermal grease to the top o the processor.9.


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CHAPTER 10: POWER SUPPLY

CHAPTER 11: POWER SUPPLY

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Lit the tab and slide the power supply cover towards the back o the3.chassis.

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Loosen the our captive-screws that secure the power supply to the back o6.the chassis.

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Replace the our screws that secure the power supply to the bezel.2.

Slide the power supply into the chassis through the back o the computer.3.

Tighten the our captive-screws that secure the power supply to the back o4.the chassis.

Connect the AC power cable to the power supply.5.

Align the tabs on the power-supply cover with the slots on the power supply.6.

Slide the power-supply cover towards the slots until it locks in place.7.Replace the let side-panel (see Replacing the Let Side-Panel on page8. 11).

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn9.them on.


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CHAPTER 14: COIN CELL BATTERY

CHAPTER 12: BATTERY

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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.




Removing the Coin-Cell Battery


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Record all the screens in system setup (see System Setup on page1. 106)so that you can restore the correct settings ater the new battery has beeninstalled.




Remove any PCI-Express cards (see Removing the PCI-Express Card(s) on5.page 32).

Locate the battery socket (see System Board Components on page6. 14).

CAUTION: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object,be careful not to touch the system board with the object. Ensure thatthe object is inserted between the battery and the socket before youattempt to pry out the battery. Otherwise, you may damage the systemboard by prying o the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the systemboard.

Press the battery release lever to remove the battery.7.

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Insert the new battery (CR2032) into the socket with the side labeled +2.acing up, and press the battery into place.

Replace the PCI-Express cards (see Replacing the PCI-Express Card(s) on3.page 33).



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Turn the drive-bay shroud over.5.

Open the theater-lighting battery compartment door.6.

Remove the two batteries (AA rechargeable) rom the theater-lighting7.battery compartment.

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Insert the two new batteries (AA rechargeable) in the theater-lighting2.battery compartment.

Close the theater-lighting battery-compartment door.3.






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CHAPTER 11: SYSTEM BOARD

CHAPTER 13: SYSTEM BOARD

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Removing the System Board


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Record all the screens in system setup (see System Setup on page1. 106)so that you can restore the correct settings ater the new battery has beeninstalled




Remove PCI-Express cards (see Removing the PCI-Express Card(s) on page5. 32).


Remove the processor liquid-cooling assembly (see Removing the6.Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly on page 48).

Remove the processor (see Removing the Processor on page7. 52).

Remove the memory modules (see Removing Memory Module(s) on page8. 37).

CAUTION: Carefully note the routing and location of each cable beforeyou disconnect it, so that you are sure to re-route cables correctly.An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computerproblems.

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ReplaDisconnect all cables rom the system board.9.Remove the two screws that secure the system board to the chassis.10.


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Repla6.

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Slide the system board towards the ront o the chassis to disengage it rom11.the latches that secure it to the chassis.

Lit the system board out o the chassis.12.


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CHAPTER 12: MASTER I/O BOARD

CHAPTER 14: MASTER I/O BOARD

Master I/O BoardWARNING B f ki i id t d th f t


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WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (includingside panels, bezels, fller brackets, ront-panel inserts, etc.) removed.


CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using awrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metalsurface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

Removing the Master I/O Board

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Remove the PCI-an assembly (see Removing the PCI-Fan Assembly on5.page 44).

Disconnect all cables rom the connectors on the master I/O board. Note6.

the routing o all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route themcorrectly ater installing the new master I/O board.

Remove the our screws that secure the master I/O board to the chassis.7.

Remove the master I/O board out o the chassis.8.

1 screw

Replacing the Master I/O Board

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Place the master I/O board in the chassis.2.

Replace the our screws that secure the master I/O board to the chassis.3.

Route and connect the cables that you removed rom the connectors on the4.master I/O board.

Replace the PCI-an assembly (see Replacing the PCI-Fan Assembly on5.page 45).

Replace the drive-bay shroud (see Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud on6.

page19).





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CHAPTER 13: TOP LIGHTING BOARD

CHAPTER 15: TOP LIGHTING-BOARD

Top Lighting-BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer read the safety


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CAUTION: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (includingcomputer covers, bezels, fller brackets, ront-panel inserts, etc.)removed.

Removing the Top Lighting-Board

Follow the instructions in Beore You Begin on page1 6


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Disconnect the cables rom the top lighting-board connectors.3.

Remove the our screws that secure the top lighting-board to the chassis.4.

Pull the top lighting-board away rom the chassis.5.

Replacing the Top Lighting-Board


Replace the our screws that secure the top lighting-board to the chassis.2.

Connect the cables to the top lighting-board connectors.3.




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CHAPTER 16: RIGHT SIDE-PANEL(S)

CHAPTER 16: RIGHT SIDE PANEL

Right Side-Panel(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety


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Removing the Right Side-Panel(s)Follow the instructions in Beore You Begin on page1. 6.


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Remove the power-supply cover (see Removing the Power-Supply Cover on5.page 59).

Remove the hard-drive an assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Fan6.Assembly on page 42).

Remove the three screws that secure the right side-panel(s) to the chassis.7.

Place the chassis in an upright position.8.

Slide and pull the right top-panel away rom the chassis.9.

Disco10.boar

Rem11.


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Lit t12.

1 light

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Slide and pull the right bottom-panel away rom the chassis.13.


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CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY

CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY

Active-Venting AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer For additional safety best


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information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.




Removing the Active-Venting AssemblyNOTE: Active-venting assembly is available only in Alienware Aurora ALX.


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1 screw





Remove the screw that secures the right top-panel to the chassis.5.

Place8.

Rem9.

Remove the top lighting-board (see Removing the Top Lighting-Board on6.page 76).

Remove the ten screws that secure the active-venting assembly to the7.chassis


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chassis.

1

1 screws (10)

4Remove the two screws that secure the top panel to the chassis.10.

Lit the top panel away rom the chassis.11.

Remove the three screws that secure the active-venting assembly to the12.chassis


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3 top-p

chassis.

Disconnect the cables that connect the active-venting assembly to the13.connectors on the master I/O board.

Lit the active-venting assembly away rom the chassis.14.

Repla10.

Replacing the Active-Venting Assembly



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Conn14.them

Place the active-venting assembly on the top o the chassis.2.

Connect the cables that connect the active-venting assembly to the3.connectors on the master I/O board.

Replace the three screws that secure the active-venting assembly to the4.chassis.

Align the top panel with the slots in the chassis and replace the two screws5.that secure the top panel to the chassis.

Replace the right top-panel.6.

Lay the chassis on its side.7.

Replace the ten screws that secure the active-venting assembly to the top8.o the chassis.

Replace the top lighting-board (see Replacing the Top Lighting-Board on9.page 76).


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CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZEL


Front BezelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best


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pp y p ypractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.




Removing the Front Bezel


Remo e the let side panel (see Remo ing the Let Side Panel on page2 11)


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Remove the right side-panel(s) (see Removing the Right Side-Panel(s) on5.page 79).

Remove the seven screws that secure the ront bezel to the chassis.6.

Disconnect the ront bezel cables rom the connectors on the master I/O7.board. Note the cable routing beore disconnecting the cables.

Place the chassis upright.8.

Remove the three screws on the right side that secure the ront bezel to the9.chassis.

Pull the ront bezel away rom the chassis10


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1 screw

Pull the ront bezel away rom the chassis.10.

Replacing the Front Bezel


Align the ront bezel with the ront o the chassis2


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Align the ront bezel with the ront o the chassis.2.

Replace the three screws on the right side that secure the ront bezel to the3.chassis.

Lay the chassis on its side.4.

Connect the ront-bezel cables to the connector on the master I/O board.5.

Replace the seven screws that secure the ront bezel to the chassis.6.

Replace the right side-panel(s) (see Replacing the Right Side-Panel(s) on7.page 81).






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CHAPTER 16: BACK PANEL

CHAPTER 19: BACK BEZEL

Back BezelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at


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practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.




Removing the Back Bezel


Remove the let side-panel (see Removing the Let Side-Panel on page2 11)


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Remove the let side panel (see Removing the Let Side Panel on page2. 11).

Remove the power supply (see Removing the Power Supply on page3. 57).

Remove the processor liquid-cooling assembly (see Removing the4.Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 48).

Remove the two screws that secure the security lock panel to the chassis.5.

Pull the security lock panel away rom the chassis.6.

Remove the two screws that secure the back bezel to the chassis.7.

Release the tabs that secure the back bezel to the chassis.8.

Pull the back bezel away rom the chassis.9.


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3 tabs

Replacing the Back Bezel


Align the tabs on the back bezel with the slots on the chassis.2.


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Push the back bezel into place.3.

Replace the two screws that secure the back bezel to the chassis.4.

Replace the two screws that secure the security lock panel to the chassis.5.

Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly (see Replacing the Processor6.Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 49).

Replace the power supply (see Replacing the Power Supply on page7. 59).

Replace the let side-panel (see Replacing the Let Side-Panel on page8.11

).Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn9.them on.


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CHAPTER 20: BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY

Bluetooth AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at


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practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.




Removing the Bluetooth AssemblyNOTE: e Bluetooth assembly is available on your system only i youordered it while purchasing your computer.


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Disconnect the Bluetooth cable rom the connector on the master I/O board.5.

Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the Bluetooth assembly to the6. chassis.

Slide and pull the Bluetooth assembly away rom the ront o the chassis.7.

Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly


Align the tabs on the Bluetooth assembly with the slots on the chassis.2.


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Tighten the thumbscrew that secures the Bluetooth assembly to the3.chassis.

Connect the Bluetooth cable to the connector on the master I/O board.4.






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CHAPTER 20: TOP I/O

CHAPTER 21: TOP I/O PANEL

Top I/O PanelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at


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www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.




Removing the Top I/O PanelFollow the instructions in Beore You Begin on page1. 6.


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Remove the PCI-an assembly (see Removing the PCI-Fan Assembly on5.page 44).

Remove PCI-Express cards (see Removing the PCI-Express Card(s) on6.page 32).

Remove the active-venting assembly (see Removing the Active-Venting7. Assembly on page 84).

Remove the right side-panel(s) (see Removing the Right Side-Panel(s) on8.page 79).

Remove the ront bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel on page9. 90).

Pull the panel insert away rom the chassis.10.

Remove the our screws that secure the top I/O panel to the chassis.11.

Disconnect the cables that connect the top I/O panel to the system board12.and master I/O board.

Remove the top I/O panel.13.

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Repla11

Replacing the Top I/O PanelFollow the instructions in Beore You Begin on page1. 6.

Align and replace the top I/O panel.2.

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Connect the cables that connect the top I/O panel to the system board and3.master I/O board.

Replace the our screws that secure the top I/O panel to the chassis.4.

Push the panel insert into position.5.

Replace the ront bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel on page6. 92).

Replace the active-venting assembly (see Replacing the Active-Venting7.Assembly on page 87).

Replace the right side-panel(s) (see Replacing the Right Side-Panel(s) on8.page 81).

Replace the PCI-Express cards (see Replacing the PCI-Express Card(s) on9.page 33).


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CHAPTER 21: SYSTEM SETUP

CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP

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Confguring the BIOSSystem Setupe System Setup options allow you to:


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Change the system confguration inormation ater you add, change, orremove any hardware in your computer.

Set or change a user-selectable option.

View the amount o memory installed.

Set the type o hard drive installed.

Beore you change the System Setup settings, it is recommended that you writedown the current System Setup inormation or uture reerence.

CAUTION: Do not change the settings in System Setup unless you arean expert computer user. Certain changes can cause your computer towork incorrectly.

System

Cache

Cache

System Setup Options

NOTE: e items listed in this section may or may not appear exactly aslisted depending on your computer model and installed devices.


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Standar

System

System

SATA 1

SATA 2

SATA 3

SATA 4

SATA 5

SATA 6

System Information

Product Name Displays the product name.

BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number and dateinormation.

Input Service Tag Allows you to input the service tag.

Service Tag Displays the service tag o the computer.

Asset Tag Displays the asset tag o the computer.Memory Installed Displays the amount o memory installed in

the computer.

Memory Available Displays the amount o memory available onthe computer.

Memory Technology Displays the type o memory technologyused.

Memory Speed Displays the memory speed.

CPU ID/u Code ID Displays the processor type.

CPU Speed Displays the processor speed.

Current (QPI) Speed Displays the QPI speed.

CPU Con

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Advanced BIOS Features

NumLock Status Select power-on state or num-lock.

ACPI APIC support Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDTpointer list.


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Boot Confguration Features

1st Boot Device Displays the frst boot device.

2nd Boot Device Displays the second boot device.

Hard Disk Drives Sets the hard-drive boot priority. e itemsdisplayed are dynamically updated accordingto the hard drives detected.

CD/DVD Drives Sets the CD or DVD drive boot priority.

CPU Confguration

XD Bit Capability Enable XD Bit Capability to allow the processorto distinguish between the bits o code thatcan be executed and the ones that cannot beexecuted.

Intel Speedstep tech I enabled, the processor clock speed and corevoltage are adjusted dynamically based on theprocessor load.

Frequen

CPU Sp

Memory

Curren

Power Management Setup

Suspend Mode Sets the energy-saving mode o theACPI unction.

AC Recovery Sets the action to be taken by thecomputer takes when power is


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Memory

Core (

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computer takes when power isrestored.

Remote Wakeup Sets the computer to wake up rom anonboard LAN, PCIE-X1 LAN card, or aPCI-LAN card.

Auto Power On Set the time by which the computershould automatically start.

Advanc

tRRD

tRTP

Advance DRAM Confguration Submenu

Memory-Z Opens submenu to display the SPDconfguration or each memorymodule.

Advanced Memory Settings Allows you to toggle to Manual mode


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1T/2T

Overclo

Adjust

Spread

Adjust

Adjust

Intel

[1-4] Limit

Advanced Memory Settings Allows you to toggle to Manual modeand set all o the timing parameters.

tCL Displays the Column Address StrobeLatency (editable in Manual Mode).

tRCD Displays timing o RAS to CAS delay(editable in Manual Mode).

tRP Displays timing o RAS Precharge

(editable in Manual Mode).tRAS Displays timing o Row Address

Strobe (editable in Manual Mode).

tRFC Displays timing o Reresh to Archive/Reresh cycle time (editable in ManualMode).

tWR Displays timing o Write Recover(editable in Manual Mode).

tWTR Displays Write to Read Delay (editablein Manual Mode).

BIOS Se

Change

Change

Overclock Confguration Submenu

Turbo Mode TDC LimitOverride

Program the current thresholds orthe processor while in turbo mode.

Turbo Mode TDP LimitOverride

Program the power thresholds or theprocessor while in turbo mode.


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Exit

Exit O

processor while in turbo mode.

Overvoltage Confguration Submenu

CPU Temperature Sensor Displays the processor temperature inCelsius and Fahrenheit .

VCore Displays processor Core voltage.

Dynamic CPU VCore Offset Displays processor Core VoltageOset.

DDR3 Memory Voltage Adjust the DDR3 Memory Voltage.

IOH Voltage Adjust the IOH Voltage.

QPI and Uncore Voltage Adjust QPI and Uncore Voltage.

CMOS:Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS SettingsFollow the instructions in Beore You Begin on page1. 6.

WARNING: e computer must be disconnected rom the electrical outletto clear the CMOS setting.


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Reset the current password and CMOS settings:3.

Locate the 3-pin CMOS or password-reset jumper on the system boarda.(see System Board Components on page 14).

Remove the jumper plug rom the CMOS or password-reset jumperb.pins 2 and 3.

Place the jumper plug on the CMOS or password-reset jumperc.pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately fve seconds.

Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS or password resetd.jumper pins 2 and 3.

PASSWORD:


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- I you doCa.Sb.Sc.Sd.

Flashing the BIOSe BIOS may require ashing when an update is available or when replacing thesystem board. To ash the BIOS:

Turn on the computer.1.

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Visit2. support.dell.com.

Select your country and language.3.

Click4. Drivers & Downloads.

Locate the BIOS update fle or your computer:5.

- I you have your computers Service Tag:

Clicka. Enter a Service Tag.

Enter your computers Service Tag in theb. Enter a service tag: feld, clickGo, and proceed to step 6.

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