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7 Using the alignment holes, adhere the keyboard Mylar on the right side of the keyboard bracket.

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Before Working Inside Your Computer8
- Before You Begin8
After Working Inside Your Computer9
Safety Instructions10
- Electrostatic Discharge-ESD Protection10
- ESD Field Service Kit11
  - Components of an ESD Field Service Kit11
  - ESD Protection Summary11
- Transporting Sensitive Components12
  - Lifting Equipment12
Recommended Tools13
Screw List14
Removing the Base Cover16
- Procedure16
Replacing the Base Cover19
- Procedure19
Removing the Battery (Half-Length)22
- Prerequisites22
- Procedure22
Replacing the Battery (Half-Length)23
- Procedure23
- Post-Requisites23
Removing the Battery (Full-Length)24
- Prerequisites24
- Procedure24
Replacing the Battery (Full-Length)25
- Procedure25
- Post-Requisites25
Removing the Hard Drive26
- Prerequisites26
- Procedure26
Replacing the Hard Drive28
- Procedure28
- Post-Requisites30
Removing the Memory Modules31
- Prerequisites31
- Procedure31
Replacing the Memory Modules33
- Procedure33
- Post-Requisites33
Removing the Heat Sink34
- Prerequisites34
- Procedure34
Replacing the Heat Sink36
- Procedure36
- Post-Requisites37
Removing the Fans38
- Prerequisites38
- Procedure38
Replacing the Fans40
- Procedure40
- Post-Requisites41
Removing the Wireless Card42
- Prerequisites42
- Procedure42
Replacing the Wireless Card44
- Procedure44
- Post-Requisites45
Removing the Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane Memory Module46
- Prerequisites46
- Procedure to Remove M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive46
- Procedure to Remove M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive47
Replacing the Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane Memory Module49
- Procedure to Replace M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive49
- Procedure to Replace M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive51
- Post-Requisites52
Removing the I/O Board53
- Prerequisites53
- Procedure53
Replacing the I/O Board55
- Procedure55
- Post-Requisites56
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery57
- Prerequisites57
- Procedure57
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery58
- Procedure58
- Post-Requisites58
Removing the Touchpad59
- Prerequisites59
- Procedure59
Replacing the Touchpad60
- Procedure60
- Post-Requisites61
Removing the Speakers62
- Prerequisites62
- Procedure62
Replacing the Speakers63
- Procedure63
- Post-Requisites63
Removing the Power-Adapter Port64
- Prerequisites64
- Procedure64
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port65
- Procedure65
- Post-Requisites65
Removing the Display Assembly66
- Prerequisites66
- Procedure66
Replacing the Display Assembly69
- Procedure69
- Post-Requisites71
Removing the System Board72
- Prerequisites72
- Procedure72
Replacing the System Board76
- Procedure76
- Post-Requisites78
- Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Setup Program78
Removing the Power-Button Board79
- Prerequisites79
- Procedure79
Replacing the Power-Button Board80
- Procedure80
- Post-Requisites80
Removing the Keyboard81
- Prerequisites81
- Procedure81
Replacing the Keyboard83
- Procedure83
- Post-Requisites90
Removing the Palm Rest91
- Prerequisites91
- Procedure91
Replacing the Palm Rest93
- Procedure93
- Post-Requisites93
Device Drivers95
- Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility95
- Video Drivers95
- Intel Serial IO Driver95
- Intel Trusted Execution Engine Interface95
- Intel Virtual Button Driver95
- Wireless and Bluetooth Drivers95
System Setup96
- BIOS Overview96
- Entering BIOS Setup Program96
- Navigation Keys96
- Boot Sequence96
- System Setup Options97
- Clearing CMOS Settings100
- Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System Passwords101
Troubleshooting102
- Flashing the BIOS102
- Flashing BIOS (USB Key)102
- Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (Epsa) Diagnostics102
  - Running the Epsa Diagnostics103
- System Diagnostic Lights103
- Enabling Intel Optane Memory104
- Disabling Intel Optane Memory104
- Wifi Power Cycle104
- Flea Power Release105
Getting Help and Contacting Alienware106
- Self-Help Resources106
- Contacting Alienware106

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