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2 Release the left-side cover away from the chassis and then lift it from the

computer.

1 side-panel release latch 2 top cover

3 left-side cover

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Before Working Inside Your Computer12
- Before You Begin12
- Safety Instructions12
- Recommended Tools13
- Screw List14
After Working Inside Your Computer15
Technical Overview16
- Inside View of Your Computer16
- System-Board Components17
Removing the Stability Foot19
- Procedure19
Replacing the Stability Foot21
- Procedure21
Removing the Left-Side Cover22
- Procedure22
Replacing the Left-Side Cover24
- Procedure24
Removing the Right-Side Cover25
- Procedure26
Replacing the Right-Side Cover28
- Procedure28
Removing the Top-Cover Assembly29
- Prerequisites29
- Procedure29
Replacing the Top-Cover Assembly32
- Procedure32
- Post-Requisites32
Removing the Bottom Cover33
- Prerequisites33
- Procedure33
Replacing the Bottom Cover35
- Procedure35
- Post-Requisites35
Removing the 3.5-Inch Hard Drive36
- Prerequisites36
- Procedure36
Replacing the 3.5-Inch Hard Drive40
- Procedure40
- Post-Requisites40
Removing the 2.5-Inch Hard Drives41
- Prerequisites41
- Procedure41
Replacing the 2.5-Inch Hard Drives45
- Procedure45
- Post-Requisites45
Removing the Power-Supply Unit46
- Prerequisites46
- Procedure46
Replacing the Power-Supply Unit53
- Procedure53
- Post-Requisites53
Removing the Processor-Cooling Assembly54
- Prerequisites54
- Procedure55
Replacing the Processor-Cooling Assembly57
- Procedure57
- Post-Requisites57
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery58
- Prerequisites58
- Procedure58
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery60
- Procedure60
- Post-Requisites60
Removing the Memory Modules61
- Prerequisites61
- Procedure61
Replacing the Memory Modules63
- Procedure63
- Post-Requisites65
Removing the Solid-State Drive66
- Prerequisites66
- Procedure66
Replacing the Solid-State Drive68
- Procedure68
- Post-Requisites69
Removing the Graphics Card70
- Prerequisites70
- Procedure71
Replacing the Graphics Card73
- Procedure73
- Post-Requisites73
Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly74
- Prerequisites74
- Procedure74
Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly76
- Procedure76
- Post-Requisites76
Removing the Processor77
- Prerequisites77
- Procedure77
Replacing the Processor78
- Procedure78
- Post-Requisites79
Removing the Wireless Card80
- Prerequisites80
- Procedure80
Replacing the Wireless Card82
- Procedure82
- Post-Requisites83
Removing the Antenna84
- Prerequisites84
- Procedure84
Replacing the Antenna87
- Procedure87
- Post-Requisites87
Removing the Front-Chassis Fan88
- Prerequisites88
- Procedure88
Replacing the Front-Chassis Fan91
- Procedure91
- Post-Requisites91
Removing the Top-Chassis Fan92
- Prerequisites92
- Procedure92
Replacing the Top-Chassis Fan95
- Procedure95
- Post-Requisites95
Removing the Optical Drive96
- Prerequisites96
- Procedure96
Replacing the Optical Drive100
- Procedure100
- Post-Requisites100
Removing the Front Bezel101
- Prerequisites101
- Procedure101
Replacing the Front Bezel104
- Procedure104
- Post-Requisites104
Removing the Power-Button Board105
- Prerequisites105
- Procedure105
Replacing the Power-Button Board107
- Procedure107
- Post-Requisites107
Removing the Rear Trim Cover108
- Prerequisites108
- Procedure108
Replacing the Rear Trim Cover110
- Procedure110
- Post-Requisites110
Removing the System Board111
- Prerequisites111
- Procedure112
Replacing the System Board115
- Procedure115
- Post-Requisites115
- Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Setup Program116
BIOS Setup Program117
- Overview117
- Entering BIOS Setup Program117
- System Setup Options117
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords122
- Clearing CMOS Settings125
Flashing the BIOS127
Technology and Components128
- Audio128
- Graphics129
- Usb133
- Wi-Fi134
- Bluetooth136
- Hard Drive139
  - Identifying the Hard Drive139
  - Identifying the Hard Drive in BIOS Setup Program139
- Chipset139
  - Downloading the Chipset Driver139
  - Identifying the Chipset140
- Memory141
- Processors142
  - Identifying the Processors in Windows142
  - Checking the Processor Usage in the Task Manager143
- Operating System144
- Service Tag Location144
- Device Driver144
- BIOS Overview149
System Diagnostic Lights150
Getting Help and Contacting Alienware151
- Self-Help Resources151
- Contacting Alienware151

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