Dell Alienware Aurora R3 Service Manual

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 Top I/O Panel
Alienware Aurora Service Manual
Removing the Top I/O Panel
Replacing the Top I/O Panel
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Removing the Top I/O Panel
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the left side-panel (see Removing the Left Side-Panel).
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3. Open the PCI shroud (see Opening the PCI Shroud).
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4. Remove the drive-bay shroud (see Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud).
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5. Remove any PCI-Express cards (see Removing the PCI-Express Card(s)).
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6. Remove the PCI-fan assembly (see Removing the PCI-Fan Assembly).
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7. Remove the right-side top panel (see Removing the Right-Side Top Panel).
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8. Remove the lighting board (see Removing the Lighting Board).
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9. Remove the right-side middle panel (see Removing the Right-Side Middle Panel).
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10. Remove the right-side bottom panel (see Removing the Right-Side Bottom Panel).
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11. Remove the front bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel).
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12. Push the tab on the panel insert to release the panel insert from the slot on the chassis.
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13. Pull the panel insert away from the chassis.
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14. Remove the four screws that secure the top I/O panel to the chassis.
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15. Disconnect the top I/O panel cables from the connectors on the system board and master I/O board.
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16. Slide and remove the top I/O panel out of the chassis.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer panels, bezels, filler brackets, etc.) removed.
WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your
computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).

Dell Alienware Aurora R3 Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	Alienware Aurora R3
Category	Desktop
Language	English