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CHAPTER 6: PCI-EXPRESS CARD(S)

1 ller bracket 2 screw

Replacing the PCI-Express Card(s)

Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.

Remove the ller bracket to create a card-slot opening (if applicable).2.

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1: Before You Begin6
- Recommended Tools7
- Turning off Your Computer7
- Before Working Inside Your Computer8
Chapter 2: Left Side-Panel9
- Removing the Left Side-Panel11
- Replacing the Left Side-Panel11
Chapter 3: Technical Overview12
- Inside View of Your Computer13
- System Board Components14
- Master I/O Board Components15
Chapter 4: Shrouds16
- Opening the PCI Shroud18
- Closing the PCI Shroud18
- Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud19
- Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud19
Chapter 5: Drive(S)20
- Removing the Hard Drive(S)22
- Replacing the Hard Drive(S)24
- Removing the Optical Drive(S)25
- Replacing the Optical Drive(S)26
- Removing the Media Card Reader27
- Replacing the Media Card Reader29
Chapter 6: Pci-Express Card(S)30
- Removing the PCI-Express Card(S)32
- Replacing the PCI-Express Card(S)33
Chapter 7: Memory Module(S)35
- Removing the Memory Module(S)37
- Replacing the Memory Module(S)38
Chapter 8: Fans40
- Removing the Hard-Drive Fan Assembly42
- Replacing the Hard-Drive Fan Assembly43
- Removing the PCI-Fan Assembly44
- Replacing the PCI-Fan Assembly45
Chapter 9: Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly46
- Removing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly48
- Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly49
Chapter 10: Processor50
- Removing the Processor52
- Replacing the Processor53
Chapter 11: Power Supply55
- Power Supply56
- Removing the Power Supply57
- Replacing the Power Supply59
Chapter 12: Battery60
- Removing the Coin-Cell Battery62
- Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery63
- Removing the Theater-Lighting Batteries64
- Replacing the Theater-Lighting Batteries65
Chapter 13: System Board66
- System Board67
- Removing the System Board68
- Replacing the System Board69
Chapter 14: Master I/O Board70
- Removing the Master I/O Board72
- Replacing the Master I/O Board73
Chapter 15: Top Lighting-Board74
- Removing the Top Lighting-Board76
- Replacing the Top Lighting-Board76
Chapter 16: Right Side-Panel(S)77
- Removing the Right Side-Panel(S)79
- Replacing the Right Side-Panel(S)81
Chapter 17: Active-Venting Assembly82
- Removing the Active-Venting Assembly84
- Replacing the Active-Venting Assembly87
Chapter 18: Front Bezel88
- Front Bezel89
- Removing the Front Bezel90
- Replacing the Front Bezel92
Chapter 19: Back Bezel93
- Back Bezel94
- Removing the Back Bezel95
- Replacing the Back Bezel97
Chapter 20: Bluetooth Assembly98
- Bluetooth Assembly99
- Removing the Bluetooth Assembly100
- Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly101
Chapter 21: Top I/O Panel102
- Removing the Top I/O Panel104
- Replacing the Top I/O Panel105
Chapter 22: System Setup106
- Configuring the BIOS107
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings114
- Flashing the Bios116
Appendix A: Contacting Alienware117

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