Dell Alienware Aurora Alx Service Manual

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CHAPTER 16: RIGHT SIDE-PANEL(S) 
Replacing the Right Side-Panel(s) 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Align the right bottom-panel to the bottom of the computer and slide it into 2. position.
Slide the lighting board into position and replace the two screws that secure 3. the lighting board to the chassis.
Connect the lighting-board cable to the connector on the master I/O board. 4. 
Slide the right top-panel into position.5. 
Place the chassis on its side.6. 
Replace the three screws that secure the right side-panel(s) to the chassis.7. 
Replace the power-supply cover (see “Replacing the Power Supply“ on 8. page 59).
Replace the hard-drive fan assembly (see “Replacing the Hard-Drive Fan 9. 
Assembly” on page 43).
Replace the drive-bay shroud (see “Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud” on 10. page 19).
Close the PCI shroud (see “Closing the PCI Shroud“ on page 11. 18).
Replace the left side-panel (see “Replacing the Left Side-Panel“ on page 12. 11).
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 13. them on. 
Slide and pull the right bottom-panel away from the chassis.13. 
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							CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY 
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CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY
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CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY 
Active-Venting Assembly
WARNING:  Before  working  inside  your  computer,  read  the  safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices  information,  see  the  Regulatory  Compliance  Homepage  at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 
WARNING:  Do  not  operate  your  computer  with  any  cover(s)  (including computer  covers,  bezels,  filler  brackets,  front-panel  inserts,  etc.) removed.
WARNING:  To  guard  against  electrical  shock,  always  unplug  your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.  
						

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CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY 
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Removing the Active-Venting Assembly
NOTE: Active-venting assembly is available only in Alienware Aurora ALX.
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Remove the left side-panel (see “Removing the Left Side-Panel“ on page 2. 11).
Open the PCI shroud (see “Opening the PCI Shroud“ on page 3. 18).
Remove the drive-bay shroud (see “Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud” on 4. page 19).
Remove the screw that secures the right top-panel to the chassis.5.  
						

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Place the chassis in an upright position.8. 
Remove the right top-panel.9. 
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Remove the top lighting-board (see “Removing the Top Lighting-Board” on 6. page 76).
Remove the ten screws that secure the active-venting assembly to the 7. chassis.
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CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY 
Remove the two screws that secure the top panel to the chassis.10. 
Lift the top panel away from the chassis.11. 
Remove the three screws that secure the active-venting assembly to the 12. chassis.
Disconnect the cables that connect the active-venting assembly to the 13. connectors on the master I/O board.
Lift the active-venting assembly away from the chassis.14. 
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Replace the screw that secures the right top-panel to the chassis.10. 
Replace the drive-bay shroud (see “Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud” on 11. page 19).
Close the PCI shroud (see “Closing the PCI Shroud“ on page 12. 18).
Replace the left side-panel (see “Replacing the Left Side-Panel“ on page 13. 11).
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 14. them on. 
Replacing the Active-Venting Assembly 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6. 
Place the active-venting assembly on the top of the chassis.2. 
Connect the active-venting assembly cables to the connectors on the 3. master I/O board.
Replace the three screws that secure the active-venting assembly to the 4. chassis.
Align the top panel with the slots in the chassis and replace the two screws 5. 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 top 8. of the chassis.
Replace the top lighting-board (see “Replacing the Top Lighting-Board” on 9. page 76). 
						

							CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZEL 
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CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZEL 
						

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CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZEL 
Front Bezel
WARNING:  Before  working  inside  your  computer,  read  the  safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices  information,  see  the  Regulatory  Compliance  Homepage  at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 
WARNING:  Do  not  operate  your  computer  with  any  cover(s)  (including computer  covers,  bezels,  filler  brackets,  front-panel  inserts,  etc.) removed.
WARNING:  To  guard  against  electrical  shock,  always  unplug  your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.  
						

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CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZEL 
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Removing the Front Bezel 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Remove the left side-panel (see “Removing the Left Side-Panel“ on page 2. 11).
Open the PCI shroud (see “Opening the PCI Shroud“ on page 3. 18).
Remove the drive-bay shroud (see “Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud” on 4. page 19).
Remove the right side-panel(s) (see “Removing the Right Side-Panel(s)” on 5. page 79).
Remove the seven screws that secure the front bezel to the chassis.6. 
Disconnect the front bezel cables from the connectors on the master I/O 7. board. Note the cable routing before disconnecting the cables.