Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 - Post-Requisites

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Post-requisites

1. Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan.

2. Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.

3. Replace the

stability foot.

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Before Working Inside Your Computer10
- Before You Begin10
- Safety Instructions10
- Recommended Tools10
- Screw List11
2 After Working Inside Your Computer14
3 Technical Overview15
- Inside View of Your Computer15
  - Left View15
  - Right View16
- System-Board Components17
- I/O-Board Components18
4 Lifting the Computer19
- Procedure19
5 Removing the Stability Foot20
- Procedure20
6 Replacing the Stability Foot22
- Procedure22
7 Removing the Side Panels23
- Procedure23
8 Replacing the Side Panels24
- Procedure24
9 Removing the Battery25
- Prerequisites25
- Procedure25
10 Replacing the Battery26
- Procedure26
- Post-Requisites26
11 Removing the Battery Case27
- Prerequisites27
- Procedure27
12 Replacing the Battery Case28
- Procedure28
- Post-Requisites28
13 Removing the Hard Drive29
- Prerequisites29
- Procedure29
14 Replacing the Hard Drive31
- Procedure31
- Post-Requisites31
15 Removing the Optical Drive32
- Prerequisites32
- Procedure32
16 Replacing the Optical Drive34
- Procedure34
- Post-Requisites34
17 Removing the Right Alienfx Side-Panel Connector35
- Prerequisites35
- Procedure35
18 Replacing the Right Alienfx Side-Panel Connector37
- Procedure37
- Post-Requisites37
19 Removing the Left Alienfx Side-Panel Connector38
- Prerequisites38
- Procedure38
20 Replacing the Left Alienfx Side-Panel Connector40
- Procedure40
- Post-Requisites40
21 Removing the I/O Board41
- Prerequisites41
- Procedure41
22 Replacing the I/O Board43
- Procedure43
- Post-Requisites43
23 Removing the Drive-Bay Heat Sensor Cable44
- Prerequisites44
- Procedure44
24 Replacing the Drive-Bay Heat Sensor Cable46
- Procedure46
- Post-Requisites46
25 Removing the Memory Modules47
- Prerequisites47
- Procedure47
26 Replacing the Memory Modules48
- Procedure48
- Post-Requisites48
27 Removing the Graphics Card49
- Prerequisites49
- Procedure49
28 Replacing the Graphics Card51
- Procedure51
- Post-Requisites51
29 Removing Multiple Graphics Cards52
- Prerequisites52
- Procedure52
30 Replacing Multiple Graphics Cards54
- Procedure54
- Post-Requisites54
31 Removing the Full-Length Graphics Cards55
- Prerequisites55
- Procedure55
32 Replacing the Full-Length Graphics Cards57
- Procedure57
- Post-Requisites57
33 Removing the Wireless Card58
- Prerequisites58
- Procedure58
34 Replacing the Wireless Card59
- Procedure59
- Post-Requisites59
35 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery60
- Prerequisites60
- Procedure60
36 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery61
- Procedure61
- Post-Requisites61
37 Removing the Top Fan62
- Prerequisites62
- Procedure62
38 Replacing the Top Fan63
- Procedure63
- Post-Requisites63
39 Removing the Logo Board64
- Prerequisites64
- Procedure64
40 Replacing the Logo Board66
- Procedure66
- Post-Requisites66
41 Removing the Solid-State Drive67
- Prerequisites67
- Procedure67
42 Replacing the Solid-State Drive68
- Procedure68
- Post-Requisites68
43 Removing the PCI Fan69
- Prerequisites69
- Procedure69
44 Replacing the PCI Fan72
- Procedure72
- Post-Requisites72
45 Removing the Front-Bezel Heat Sensor Cable73
- Prerequisites73
- Procedure73
46 Replacing the Front-Bezel Heat-Sensor Cable74
- Procedure74
- Post-Requisites74
47 Removing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly75
- Prerequisites75
- Procedure75
48 Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly77
- Procedure77
- Post-Requisites77
49 Removing the Processor78
- Prerequisites78
- Procedure78
50 Replacing the Processor79
- Procedure79
- Post-Requisites80
51 Removing the Power-Supply Unit81
- Prerequisites81
- Procedure81
52 Replacing the Power-Supply Unit83
- Procedure83
- Post-Requisites83
53 Removing the System Board84
- Prerequisites84
- Procedure84
54 Replacing the System Board86
- Procedure86
- Post-Requisites86
55 Removing the Handle Bars87
- Prerequisites87
- Procedure87
56 Replacing the Handle Bars91
- Procedure91
- Post-Requisites91
57 Removing the Front Bezel92
- Prerequisites92
- Procedure92
58 Replacing the Front Bezel94
- Procedure94
- Post-Requisites94
59 Removing the Optical-Drive Eject-Button Board95
- Prerequisites95
- Procedure95
60 Replacing the Optical-Drive Eject-Button Board97
- Procedure97
- Post-Requisites97
61 Removing the Rear Bezel98
- Prerequisites98
- Procedure98
62 Replacing the Rear Bezel102
- Procedure102
- Post-Requisites102
63 Removing the Base Panel103
- Prerequisites103
- Procedure103
64 Replacing the Base Panel106
- Procedure106
- Post-Requisites106
65 Removing the Top Tron-Lighting Cable107
- Prerequisites107
- Procedure107
66 Replacing the Top Tron-Lighting Cable109
- Procedure109
- Post-Requisites109
67 Removing the Bottom Tron-Lighting Cable110
- Prerequisites110
- Procedure110
68 Replacing the Bottom Tron-Lighting Cable112
- Procedure112
- Post-Requisites112
69 Removing the Antenna Cables113
- Prerequisites113
- Procedure113
70 Replacing the Antenna Cables116
- Procedure116
- Post-Requisites116
71 Downloading Drivers117
- Downloading the Audio Driver117
- Downloading the Graphics Driver117
- Downloading the USB 3.0 Driver117
- Downloading the Wi-Fi Driver117
- Downloading the Chipset Driver118
- Downloading the Network Driver118
72 BIOS Setup Program119
- Boot Sequence119
- Navigation Keys119
- BIOS Overview119
- Entering BIOS Setup Program119
- System Setup Options120
- System and Setup Password123
73 Troubleshooting126
- Flashing the BIOS126
- Flashing BIOS (USB Key)126
- Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (Epsa) Diagnostics126
  - Running the Epsa Diagnostics126
- Diagnostics127
- Wi-Fi Power Cycle127
74 Getting Help and Contacting Alienware128

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