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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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Default Chapter1
- Service Manual1
- 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
Removing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna117
Assembly117
- Prerequisites117
- Removing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly117
- Procedure118
Replacing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna120
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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