Dell Alienware Aurora R3 Users Guide

39CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 
Insert the memory module into the memory module connector until the 3. memory module snaps into position.
If  you  insert  the  memory  module  correctly,  the  securing  clips  snap  into  the cutouts at each end of the memory module.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.
Replace the side panel (see “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel“ on 4. page 36).Connect the power cable, and all the external...

40CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 
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1hard drive2release tabs (2)
Remove the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket (if applicable).5. 
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1power cable2data cable
Press the release tabs together and slide the hard drive out of the hard 4. drive cage. 

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To replace a hard drive:
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 34.
See the documentation that shipped with your new hard drive to verify that 2. it is configured for your computer.
Snap the new hard-drive bracket on to the new hard drive (if applicable).3. 
Slide the new hard drive into the hard-drive cage until the release tabs snap 4. 
into place.
Connect the power and data cables (if applicable).5. 
Replace the side panel...

42CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 
Locate the expansion card on the system board (see “Inside View of Your 4. Computer“ on page 37).
Disconnect any cables connected to the card (if 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 it • 
out of its connector.
For a PCI Express x16 card, press the securing tab on the card connector • as you grasp the card by its top...

43CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 
Connect any cables that should be attached to the card (if applicable)\
.  5. For information about the card’s cable connections, see the documentation that shipped with the card.
Replace the screw that secures the card to the chassis.6. 
Push the shroud to snap it into place.7. 
Replace the side panel (see “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel“ on 8. page 36). 
Reconnect the power cable, and all the external peripherals to the computer.9....

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45CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 

46CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 
When troubleshooting your computer, remember the following safety guidelines:
Before touching any of the computer’s internal components, touch an • unpainted portion of the chassis. Doing so will safely discharge any static electricity, which could damage your computer. 
Turn off your computer and any connected peripherals. • 
Disconnect any peripherals from your computer. • 
Things to check before troubleshooting: 
Ensure that the power cable is properly connected to your...

47CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 
If  the  PSA  completes  successfully,  the  following  message  appears  on  your screen.
“Do  you  want  to  run  the  remaining  memory  tests?  This  will take  about  30 minutes  or  more.  Do  you  want  to  continue? (Recommended).”
Press  to continue if you are experiencing memory issue, otherwise press  to finish PSA testing. 
When you press , the following message appears on the screen.
“Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue.”
Select...

48CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 
When the boot device list appears, highlight 3. CD/DVD/CD-RW and press .
Select 4. Boot from CD-ROM from the menu that appears and press .
Select 5. Alienware Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.
When the Alienware Diagnostics 6. Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.
NOTE: Write  down  any  error  codes  and  problem  descriptions  exactly  as they appear and follow the...