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a. chassis

b. securing clips

3. Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the optical-drive eject-button board to the chassis.

4. Remove the optical-drive eject-button board, along with the cable, off the chassis.

a. optical-drive eject-button board

b. screws (2)

c. chassis

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- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1: Before Working Inside Your Computer10
- Before You Begin10
- Safety Instructions10
- Recommended Tools11
- Screw List11
Chapter 2: After Working Inside Your Computer14
Chapter 3: Technical Overview15
- Inside View of Your Computer15
- Left View15
- Right View16
- System-Board Components16
- I/O-Board Components17
Chapter 4: Lifting the Computer18
- Procedure18
Chapter 5: Removing the Stability Foot19
- Procedure19
Chapter 6: Replacing the Stability Foot21
- Procedure21
Chapter 7: Removing the Side Panels22
- Procedure22
Chapter 8: Replacing the Side Panels23
- Procedure23
Chapter 9: Removing the Battery24
- Prerequisites24
- Procedure24
Chapter 10: Replacing the Battery25
- Procedure25
- Post-Requisites25
Chapter 11: Removing the Battery Case26
- Prerequisites26
- Procedure26
Chapter 12: Replacing the Battery Case28
- Procedure28
- Post-Requisites28
Chapter 13: Removing the Hard Drive29
- Prerequisites29
- Procedure29
Chapter 14: Replacing the Hard Drive31
- Procedure31
- Post-Requisites31
Chapter 15: Removing the Optical Drive32
- Prerequisites32
- Procedure32
Chapter 16: Replacing the Optical Drive34
- Procedure34
- Post-Requisites34
Chapter 17: Removing the Right Alienfx Side-Panel Connector35
- Prerequisites35
- Procedure35
Chapter 18: Replacing the Right Alienfx Side-Panel Connector37
- Procedure37
- Post-Requisites37
Chapter 19: Removing the Left Alienfx Side-Panel Connector38
- Prerequisites38
- Procedure38
Chapter 20: Replacing the Left Alienfx Side-Panel Connector40
- Procedure40
- Post-Requisites40
Chapter 21: Removing the I/O Board41
- Prerequisites41
- Procedure41
Chapter 22: Replacing the I/O Board43
- Procedure43
- Post-Requisites43
Chapter 23: Removing the Drive-Bay Heat Sensor Cable44
- Prerequisites44
- Procedure44
Chapter 24: Replacing the Drive-Bay Heat Sensor Cable46
- Procedure46
- Post-Requisites46
Chapter 25: Removing the Memory Modules47
- Prerequisites47
- Procedure47
Chapter 26: Replacing the Memory Modules48
- Procedure48
- Post-Requisites48
Chapter 27: Removing the Graphics Card49
- Prerequisites49
- Procedure49
Chapter 28: Replacing the Graphics Card51
- Procedure51
- Post-Requisites51
Chapter 29: Removing Multiple Graphics Cards52
- Prerequisites52
- Procedure52
Chapter 30: Replacing Multiple Graphics Cards54
- Procedure54
- Post-Requisites54
Chapter 31: Removing the Full-Length Graphics Cards55
- Prerequisites55
- Procedure55
Chapter 32: Replacing the Full-Length Graphics Cards57
- Procedure57
- Post-Requisites57
Chapter 33: Removing the Wireless Card58
- Prerequisites58
- Procedure58
Chapter 34: Replacing the Wireless Card60
- Procedure60
- Post-Requisites60
Chapter 35: Removing the Coin-Cell Battery61
- Prerequisites61
- Procedure61
Chapter 36: Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery62
- Procedure62
- Post-Requisites62
Chapter 37: Removing the Top Fan63
- Prerequisites63
- Procedure63
Chapter 38: Replacing the Top Fan64
- Procedure64
- Post-Requisites64
Chapter 39: Removing the Logo Board65
- Prerequisites65
- Procedure65
Chapter 40: Replacing the Logo Board67
- Procedure67
- Post-Requisites67
Chapter 41: Removing the Solid-State Drive68
- Prerequisites68
- Procedure68
Chapter 42: Replacing the Solid-State Drive69
- Procedure69
- Post-Requisites69
Chapter 43: Removing the PCI Fan70
- Prerequisites70
- Procedure70
Chapter 44: Replacing the PCI Fan73
- Procedure73
- Post-Requisites73
Chapter 45: Removing the Front-Bezel Heat Sensor Cable74
- Prerequisites74
- Procedure74
Chapter 46: Replacing the Front-Bezel Heat-Sensor Cable75
- Procedure75
- Post-Requisites75
Chapter 47: Removing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly76
- Prerequisites76
- Procedure76
Chapter 48: Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly79
- Procedure79
- Post-Requisites79
Chapter 49: Removing the Processor80
- Prerequisites80
- Procedure80
Chapter 50: Replacing the Processor82
- Procedure82
- Post-Requisites83
Chapter 51: Removing the Power-Supply Unit84
- Prerequisites84
- Procedure84
Chapter 52: Replacing the Power-Supply Unit86
- Procedure86
- Post-Requisites87
Chapter 53: Removing the System Board88
- Prerequisites88
- Procedure88
Chapter 54: Replacing the System Board90
- Procedure90
- Post-Requisites90
Chapter 55: Removing the Handle Bars91
- Prerequisites91
- Procedure91
Chapter 56: Replacing the Handle Bars95
- Procedure95
- Post-Requisites95
Chapter 57: Removing the Front Bezel96
- Prerequisites96
- Procedure96
Chapter 58: Replacing the Front Bezel98
- Procedure98
- Post-Requisites98
Chapter 59: Removing the Optical-Drive Eject-Button Board99
- Prerequisites99
- Procedure99
Chapter 60: Replacing the Optical-Drive Eject-Button Board101
- Procedure101
- Post-Requisites101
Chapter 61: Removing the Rear Bezel102
- Prerequisites102
- Procedure102
Chapter 62: Replacing the Rear Bezel106
- Procedure106
- Post-Requisites106
Chapter 63: Removing the Base Panel107
- Prerequisites107
- Procedure107
Chapter 64: Replacing the Base Panel110
- Procedure110
- Post-Requisites110
Chapter 65: Removing the Top Tron-Lighting Cable111
- Prerequisites111
- Procedure111
Chapter 66: Replacing the Top Tron-Lighting Cable113
- Procedure113
- Post-Requisites113
Chapter 67: Removing the Bottom Tron-Lighting Cable114
- Prerequisites114
- Procedure114
Chapter 68: Replacing the Bottom Tron-Lighting Cable116
- Procedure116
- Post-Requisites116
Chapter 69: Removing the Antenna Cables117
- Prerequisites117
- Procedure117
Chapter 70: Replacing the Antenna Cables120
- Procedure120
- Post-Requisites120
Chapter 71: Downloading Drivers121
- Downloading the Audio Driver121
- Downloading the Graphics Driver121
- Downloading the USB 3.0 Driver121
- Downloading the Wi-Fi Driver122
- Downloading the Chipset Driver122
- Downloading the Network Driver122
Chapter 72: BIOS Setup Program123
- Boot Sequence123
- Navigation Keys123
- BIOS Overview123
- Entering BIOS Setup Program124
- System Setup Options124
- System and Setup Password127
- Assigning a System Password and Setup Password128
- Deleting or Changing an Existing System And/Or Setup Password128
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords128
- Clearing CMOS Settings129
Chapter 73: Troubleshooting130
- Flashing the BIOS130
- Flashing BIOS (USB Key)130
- Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (Epsa) Diagnostics130
- Running the Supportassist Pre-Boot System Performance Check131
- Diagnostics131
- Wi-Fi Power Cycle131
Chapter 74: Getting Help and Contacting Alienware132

Brand	Dell
Model	Alienware Area-51 R3 Threadripper Edition
Category	Desktop
Language	English

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