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3 Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the base cover to release the tabs on the

base cover from the slots on the computer base.

4 Lift the base cover off the computer base.

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Table of Contents3
Before Working Inside Your Computer11
Before You Begin11
Safety Instructions11
Recommended Tools12
Screw List13
After Working Inside Your Computer15
Removing the Base Cover16
Procedure16
Replacing the Base Cover19
Procedure19
Removing the Hard Drive20
Prerequisites20
Procedure20
Replacing the Hard Drive23
Procedure23
Post-Requisites23
Removing the Wireless Card24
Prerequisites24
Procedure24
Replacing the Wireless Card26
Procedure26
Post-Requisites27
Removing the Solid-State Drive28
Prerequisites28
Procedure28
Replacing the Solid-State Drive30
Procedure30
Post-Requisites31
Removing the Memory Modules32
Prerequisites32
Procedure32
Replacing the Memory Modules34
Procedure34
Post-Requisites35
Removing the Rear-I/O Cover36
Prerequisites36
Procedure36
Replacing the Rear-I/O Cover38
Procedure38
Post-Requisites38
Removing the Computer Base39
Prerequisites39
Procedure39
Replacing the Computer Base43
Procedure43
Post-Requisites43
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery44
Prerequisites44
Procedure44
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery46
Procedure46
Post-Requisites46
Removing the Speakers47
Prerequisites47
Procedure47
Replacing the Speakers49
Procedure49
Post-Requisites49
Removing the I/O Board50
Prerequisites50
Procedure50
Replacing the I/O Board53
Procedure53
Post-Requisites53
Removing the Subwoofer54
Prerequisites54
Procedure54
Replacing the Subwoofer56
Procedure56
Post-Requisites56
Removing the System-Board Assembly57
Prerequisites57
Procedure57
Replacing the System Board63
Procedure63
Post-Requisites64
Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly65
Prerequisites65
Procedure65
Replacing the Heat-Sink Assembly68
Procedure68
Post-Requisites68
Removing the Power-Adapter Port70
Prerequisites70
Procedure70
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port72
Procedure72
Post-Requisites72
Removing the Power-Button Board73
Prerequisites73
Procedure73
Replacing the Power-Button Board75
Procedure75
Post-Requisites75
Removing the Display Assembly76
Prerequisites76
Procedure76
Replacing the Display Assembly78
Procedure78
Post-Requisites78
Removing the Battery79
Prerequisites79
Procedure79
Replacing the Battery81
Procedure81
Post-Requisites81
Removing the Touch Pad82
Prerequisites82
Procedure82
Replacing the Touch Pad85
Procedure85
Post-Requisites85
Removing the Keyboard86
Prerequisites86
Procedure86
Replacing the Keyboard89
Procedure89
Post-Requisites89
Removing the Palm Rest90
Prerequisites90
Procedure91
Replacing the Palm Rest92
Procedure92
Post-Requisites92
Removing the Display Bezel93
Prerequisites93
Procedure93
Replacing the Display Bezel96
Procedure96
Post-Requisites96
Removing the Tobii Eye-Tracker Module97
Prerequisites97
Procedure97
Replacing the Tobii Eye-Tracker Module99
Procedure99
Post-Requisites99
Removing the Logo Board100
Prerequisites100
Procedure100
Replacing the Logo Board103
Procedure103
Post-Requisites103
Removing the Display Panel104
Prerequisites104
Procedure104
Replacing the Display Panel107
Procedure107
Post-Requisites107
Removing the Camera108
Prerequisites108
Procedure108
Replacing the Camera110
Procedure110
Post-Requisites110
Removing the Display Hinges111
Prerequisites111
Procedure112
Replacing the Display Hinges115
Procedure115
Post-Requisites115
Assembly117
Prerequisites117
Procedure118
Assembly120
Procedure120
Post-Requisites120
BIOS Overview122
Entering the BIOS Setup Program122
Timing Key Sequences122
System Setup Options122
Clearing Forgotten Passwords128
Clearing CMOS Settings128
Flashing the BIOS129
Boot Menu129
Boot Menu Enhancements129
Diagnostics130
Getting Help and Contacting Alienware132
Self-Help Resources132
Contacting Alienware133

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