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ALIENWARE M15x SERVICE MANUAL
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or The contents herein are subject to change without notice. loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever witho
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CONTENTS CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN......................................... 6 CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY ...................................... 25 Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Replacing the
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 11: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S).................................. 44 CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD ......................................... 67 Removing the Half Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Removing the Graphics Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 . Replacing the Half Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Replacing the Graphics Card
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 20: CONSUMER IR BOARD.................................... 90 Removing the Consumer IR Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 . Replacing the Consumer IR Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 . CHAPTER 21: OPTICAL DRIVE........................................... 94 Removing the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 . Replacing the Optical Drive . . . . .
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CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN • You have performed the steps in “Turning Off Your Computer” on page 7 and “Before Working Inside Your Computer” on page 8. • You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer. • A component can be replaced or—if p
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CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer The procedures in this document may require the following tools: CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver 1. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. ® ® 2. In Microsoft Windows , click Start , click the arrow , and then click • Plastic scribe Shut Down. The computer tur
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CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential 1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety. from being scratched. 2. Turn off your computer (see “Turning Off Your Computer” on page 7) and all WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, attached devices. follow the safety instructions th
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CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK 09 / 09
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CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK Battery Pack 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: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any ot
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CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK Removing the Battery Pack 1. Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 6. 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Slide the battery latch to the unlock position as shown. 4. The battery pack will pop up. 5. Remove the battery pack. 1 Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 6. 2. Align the battery pack tabs with the slots in the battery bay. 3 3. Push the battery pack into the battery bay until the battery pack clicks into pl
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CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 012 / 012
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CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR Compartment Door 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: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remov
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CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR Removing the Compartment Door 1. Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 6. 1 2 2. Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 11). 3. Remove the two screws that secure the compartment door to the computer 3 base. 4. Slide the compartment door towards the front of the computer and then lift it up. Replacing the Compartment Door 1. Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 6. 2. Place the compartment door on the computer
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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE 015 / 015
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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE Hard Drive CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent d
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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE 6. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. Removing the Hard Drive 7. Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket. 1. Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 6. 2. Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 11). 3. Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on page 14). 4. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly. 5. Using the pull-tab, lift the h
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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE 8. Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive. Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 6. 2. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 2 CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 3. Connect the interposer to the hard drive. 1 4. Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket. 5.
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CHAPTER 5: MEMORY MODULE(S) You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on CHAPTER 5: MEMORY MODULE(S) the system board. See the specifications in your Mobile Manual or in the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals for information on CHAPTER 5: MEMORY MODULE(S) the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are supported by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell or Alienware are covered under your computer w
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CHAPTER 5: MEMORY MODULE(S) Memory Module(s) 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: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remove
