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2 Disconnect all the cables connected to the system-board assembly.

3 Remove the nine screws (#6-32x6) that secure the system-board assembly to

the chassis.

4 Lift the system-board assembly out of the chassis.

Remove the processor.

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Before Working Inside Your Computer13
- Before You Begin13
- Safety Instructions13
- Recommended Tools14
- Screw List15
After Working Inside Your Computer19
Technical Overview20
- Inside View of Your Computer20
  - Right View21
  - Left View22
- System-Board Components23
- I/O-Board Components25
Lifting the Computer27
- Procedure27
Removing the Stability Foot28
- Procedure28
Replacing the Stability Foot31
- Procedure31
Removing the Side Panels32
- Procedure32
Replacing the Side Panels34
- Procedure34
Removing the Battery35
- Prerequisites35
- Procedure35
Replacing the Battery37
- Procedure37
- Post-Requisites37
Removing the Battery Case38
- Prerequisites38
- Procedure38
Replacing the Battery Case40
- Procedure40
- Post-Requisites40
Removing the Hard Drive41
- Prerequisites41
- Procedure41
Replacing the Hard Drive44
- Procedure44
- Post-Requisites44
Removing the U.2 Fan45
- Prerequisites45
- Procedure45
Replacing the U.2 Fan47
- Procedure47
- Post-Requisites47
Removing the Right Alienfx Side-Panel Connector48
- Prerequisites48
- Procedure48
Replacing the Right Alienfx Side-Panel Connector51
- Procedure51
- Post-Requisites51
Removing the Left Alienfx Side-Panel Connector52
- Prerequisites52
- Procedure52
Replacing the Left Alienfx Side-Panel Connector55
- Procedure55
- Post-Requisites55
Removing the I/O Board56
- Prerequisites56
- Procedure56
Replacing the I/O Board58
- Post-Requisites58
Removing the Drive-Bay Heat Sensor Cable59
- Prerequisites59
- Procedure59
Replacing the Drive-Bay Heat Sensor Cable62
- Procedure62
- Post-Requisites62
Removing the Memory Modules63
- Prerequisites63
- Procedure63
Replacing the Memory Modules65
- Procedure65
- Post-Requisites65
Removing the Graphics Card66
- Prerequisites66
- Procedure66
Replacing the Graphics Card69
- Procedure69
- Post-Requisites69
Removing Multiple Graphics Cards70
- Prerequisites70
- Procedure70
Replacing Multiple Graphics Cards74
- Procedure74
- Post-Requisites74
Removing the Wireless Card75
- Prerequisites75
- Procedure75
Replacing the Wireless Card77
- Procedure77
- Post-Requisites77
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery78
- Prerequisites78
- Procedure78
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery80
- Procedure80
- Post-Requisites80
Removing the Top Fan81
- Prerequisites81
- Procedure81
Replacing the Top Fan83
- Procedure83
- Post-Requisites83
Removing the Logo Board84
- Prerequisites84
- Procedure85
Replacing the Logo Board87
- Procedure87
- Post-Requisites87
Removing the Solid-State Drive88
- Prerequisites88
- Procedure88
Replacing the Solid-State Drive90
- Procedure90
- Post-Requisites91
Removing the PCI Fan92
- Prerequisites92
- Procedure92
Replacing the PCI Fan94
- Procedure94
- Post-Requisites94
Removing the Front-Bezel Heat Sensor Cable95
- Prerequisites95
- Procedure95
Replacing the Front-Bezel Heat-Sensor Cable97
- Procedure97
- Post-Requisites97
Removing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly98
- Prerequisites98
- Procedure98
Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly101
- Procedure101
- Post-Requisites102
Removing the Processor103
- Prerequisites103
- Procedure103
Replacing the Processor106
- Procedure106
- Post-Requisites107
Removing the Power-Supply Unit109
- Prerequisites109
- Procedure109
Replacing the Power-Supply Unit113
- Procedure113
- Post-Requisites114
Removing the System Board115
- Prerequisites115
- Procedure115
Replacing the System Board117
- Procedure117
- Post-Requisites117
Removing the Handle Bars119
- Prerequisites119
- Procedure120
Replacing the Handle Bars126
- Procedure126
- Post-Requisites126
Removing the Front Bezel127
- Prerequisites127
- Procedure127
Replacing the Front Bezel130
- Procedure130
- Post-Requisites130
Removing the Rear Bezel131
- Prerequisites131
- Procedure131
Replacing the Rear Bezel136
- Procedure136
- Post-Requisites136
Removing the Base Panel137
- Prerequisites137
- Procedure138
Replacing the Base Panel142
- Procedure142
- Post-Requisites142
Removing the Top Tron-Lighting Cable143
- Prerequisites143
- Procedure143
Replacing the Top Tron-Lighting Cable145
- Procedure145
- Post-Requisites145
Removing the Bottom Tron-Lighting Cable146
- Prerequisites146
- Procedure146
Replacing the Bottom Tron-Lighting Cable149
- Procedure149
- Post-Requisites149
Removing the Antenna Cables150
- Prerequisites150
- Procedure150
Replacing the Antenna Cables155
- Procedure155
- Post-Requisites155
Downloading Drivers157
- Downloading the Audio Driver157
- Downloading the Graphics Driver158
- Downloading the USB Driver158
- Downloading the Chipset Driver159
- Downloading the Network Driver160
BIOS Setup Program162
- Boot Sequence162
- Navigation Keys162
- BIOS Overview163
- Entering BIOS Setup Program163
- System Setup Options164
- System and Setup Password170
Troubleshooting175
- Flashing the BIOS175
- Flashing BIOS (USB Key)175
- Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (Epsa) Diagnostics176
  - Running the Epsa Diagnostics176
- Diagnostics177
- Wi-Fi Power Cycle177
Getting Help and Contacting Alienware178
- Self-Help Resources178
- Contacting Alienware178

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