Dell Alienware 15 - Recommended Tools

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Recommended tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

• Philips screwdriver

• Plastic scribe

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Default Chapter1
- Service Manual1
- Table of Contents3
- Getting Help and Contacting Alienware11
Before Working Inside Your Computer12
- Before You Begin12
- Safety Instructions12
- Recommended Tools14
After Working Inside Your Computer15
Removing the Base Panel16
- Procedure16
Replacing the Base Panel19
- Procedure19
Removing the Memory Modules20
- Prerequisites20
- Procedure20
Replacing the Memory Modules22
- Procedure22
- Post-Requisites23
Removing the Solid-State Drives24
- Prerequisites24
- Procedure24
Replacing the Solid-State Drives26
- Procedure26
- Post-Requisites26
Removing the Hard Drive27
- Prerequisites27
- Procedure28
Replacing the Hard Drive32
- Procedure32
- Post-Requisites32
Removing the Wireless Card33
- Prerequisites33
- Procedure33
Replacing the Wireless Card35
- Procedure35
- Post-Requisites35
Removing the Palm Rest36
- Prerequisites36
- Procedure36
Replacing the Palm Rest43
- Procedure43
- Post-Requisites43
Removing the Touch Pad44
- Prerequisites44
- Procedure44
Replacing the Touch Pad48
- Procedure48
- Post-Requisites48
Removing the Keyboard49
- Prerequisites49
- Procedure49
Replacing the Keyboard55
- Procedure55
- Post-Requisites55
Removing the Power-Button Board56
- Prerequisites56
- Procedure56
Replacing the Power-Button Board59
- Procedure59
- Post-Requisites59
Removing the Status-Light Board60
- Prerequisites60
- Procedure61
Replacing the Status-Light Board63
- Procedure63
- Post-Requisites63
Removing the I/O Board64
- Prerequisites64
- Procedure64
Replacing the I/O Board66
- Procedure66
- Post-Requisites66
Removing the Speakers67
- Prerequisites67
- Procedure67
Replacing the Speakers70
- Procedure70
- Post-Requisites70
Removing the Front Alienfx LED Boards71
- Prerequisites71
- Procedure71
Replacing the Front Alienfx LED Board73
- Procedure73
- Post-Requisites73
Removing the Hinge Covers74
- Prerequisites74
- Procedure74
Replacing the Hinge Covers76
- Procedure76
- Post-Requisites76
Removing the Display Assembly77
- Prerequisites77
- Procedure77
Replacing the Display Assembly81
- Procedure81
- Post-Requisites81
Removing the Display Bezel83
- Prerequisites83
- Procedure83
Replacing the Display Bezel87
- Procedure87
- Post-Requisites87
Removing the Display Panel88
- Prerequisites88
- Procedure88
Replacing the Display Panel91
- Procedure91
- Post-Requisites91
Removing the Display Hinges92
- Prerequisites92
- Procedure92
Replacing the Display Hinges94
- Procedure94
- Post-Requisites94
Removing the Display95
- Prerequisites95
- Procedure95
Replacing the Display98
- Procedure98
- Post-Requisites98
Removing the Camera99
- Prerequisites99
- Procedure100
Replacing the Camera102
- Procedure102
- Post-Requisites102
Removing the Alienware Alienhead LED Board103
- Prerequisites103
- Procedure103
Replacing the Alienware Alienhead LED Board106
- Procedure106
- Post-Requisites106
Removing the Display-Panel Alienfx Leds107
- Prerequisites107
- Procedure108
Replacing the Display-Panel Alienfx Leds110
- Procedure110
- Post-Requisites110
Removing the Logo Board111
- Prerequisites111
- Procedure111
Replacing the Logo Board113
- Procedure113
- Post-Requisites113
Removing the System Board114
- Prerequisites114
- Procedure114
Replacing the System Board118
- Procedure118
- Post-Requisites119
Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly120
- Prerequisites120
- Procedure120
Replacing the Heat-Sink Assembly122
- Procedure122
- Post-Requisites122
Removing the Fans123
- Prerequisites123
- Procedure123
Replacing the Fans125
- Procedure125
- Post-Requisites125
Removing the Power-Adapter Port126
- Prerequisites126
- Procedure126
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port128
- Procedure128
- Post-Requisites128
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery129
- Prerequisites129
- Procedure129
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery131
- Procedure131
- Post-Requisites131
Removing the Battery132
- Prerequisites132
- Procedure132
Replacing the Battery135
- Procedure135
- Post-Requisites135
Removing the Computer Base136
- Prerequisites136
- Procedure136
Replacing the Computer Base138
- Procedure138
- Post-Requisites138
BIOS Setup Program139
- Overview139
- Entering BIOS Setup Program139
  - BIOS Setup Program Options139
- Boot Sequence145
Flashing the BIOS148
- Contacting Alienware149

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