Dell Alienware Area-51m User Manual

Alienware Area-51m
Service Manual
Computer Model: Alienware Area-51m
Regulatory Model: P38E
Regulatory Type: P38E001

Dell Alienware Area-51m Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core i7 or i9
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, 2070, or 2080
RAM	Up to 64 GB
Storage	Up to 1TB SSHD
Display	17.3-inch FHD or 4K
Operating System	Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro
Ports	USB 3.1
Wireless	Bluetooth 5.0
Battery	90 WHr
Weight	8.54 lbs (3.87 kg)

Summary

Safety Instructions

ESD Protection

Guidelines for preventing damage from electrostatic discharge.

Removing the Base Cover

Replacing the Base Cover

Removing the Battery

Lithium-ion Battery Precautions

Safety measures for handling lithium-ion batteries.

Replacing the Battery

Removing the Memory Modules

Replacing the Memory Modules

Removing the Wireless Card

Replacing the Wireless Card

Removing the Solid-State Drives

Procedure to Remove M.2 2230 Card

Steps for removing an M.2 2230 solid-state drive.

Replacing the Solid-State Drives

Procedure to Replace M.2 2230 Card

Steps for replacing an M.2 2230 solid-state drive.

Removing the Hard Drive

Replacing the Hard Drive

Removing the Rear-I/O Cover

Replacing the Rear-I/O Cover

Removing the Audio Daughter-Board

Replacing the Audio Daughter-Board

Removing the Speakers

Replacing the Speakers

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Touchpad

Replacing the Touchpad

Removing the Display Assembly

Replacing the Display Assembly

Removing the Computer Base

Replacing the Computer Base

Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly

Replacing the Heat-Sink Assembly

Removing the Left Power-Adapter Port

Replacing the Left Power-Adapter Port

Removing the Processor

Replacing the Processor

Removing the Graphics Card

Replacing the Graphics Card

Removing the System Board

Replacing the System Board

Removing the Right Power-Adapter Port

Replacing the Right Power-Adapter Port

Removing the Keyboard

Replacing the Keyboard

Removing the Macro Keys

Replacing the Macro Keys

Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly

Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly

System Setup

System Setup

General information and warnings about BIOS setup.

Entering BIOS Setup Program

Clearing CMOS Settings

Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System Passwords

Troubleshooting

Flashing the BIOS

Flashing BIOS (USB Key)

Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics

Running the ePSA Diagnostics

System Diagnostic Lights