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Dell Alienware Area-51 ALX Service Manual (101 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 15.46 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Before Working Inside Your Computer

8
- Before You Begin
  8
- Safety Instructions
  8
- Recommended Tools
  9
Chapter 2: After Working Inside Your Computer

10
Chapter 3: Technical Overview

11
- Inside View of Your Computer
  11
- Left View
  11
- Right View
  12
- System-Board Components
  12
- I/O-Board Components
  13
Chapter 4: Lifting the Computer

14
- Procedure
  14
Chapter 5: Removing the Stability Foot

15
- Procedure
  15
Chapter 6: Replacing the Stability Foot

17
- Procedure
  17
Chapter 7: Removing the Side Panels

19
- Procedure
  19
Chapter 8: Replacing the Side Panels

21
- Procedure
  21
Chapter 9: Removing the Battery

22
- Prerequisites
  22
- Procedure
  22
Chapter 10: Replacing the Battery

23
- Procedure
  23
- Post-Requisites
  23
Chapter 11: Removing the Battery Case

24
- Prerequisites
  24
- Procedure
  24
Chapter 12: Replacing the Battery Case

26
- Procedure
  26
- Post-Requisites
  26
Chapter 13: Removing the Hard Drive

27
- Prerequisites
  27
- Procedure
  27
Chapter 14: Replacing the Hard Drive

29
- Procedure
  29
- Post-Requisites
  30
Chapter 15: Replacing the Optical Drive

31
- Prerequisites
  31
- Procedure
  31
Chapter 16: Replacing the Optical Drive

33
- Procedure
  33
- Post-Requisites
  33
Chapter 17: Removing the Right Alienfx Side-Panel Connector

34
- Prerequisites
  34
- Procedure
  34
Chapter 18: Replacing the Right Alienfx Side-Panel Connector

36
- Procedure
  36
- Post-Requisites
  36
Chapter 19: Removing the Left Alienfx Side-Panel Connector

37
- Prerequisites
  37
- Procedure
  37
Chapter 20: Replacing the Left Alienfx Side-Panel Connector

40
- Procedure
  40
- Post-Requisites
  40
Chapter 21: Removing the I/O Board

41
- Prerequisites
  41
- Procedure
  41
Chapter 22: Replacing the I/O Board

43
- Procedure
  43
- Post-Requisites
  43
Chapter 23: Removing the Drive-Bay Heat Sensor

44
- Prerequisites
  44
- Procedure
  44
Chapter 24: Replacing the Drive-Bay Heat Sensor

46
- Procedure
  46
- Post-Requisites
  46
Chapter 25: Removing the Memory Modules

47
- Prerequisites
  47
- Procedure
  47
Chapter 26: Replacing the Memory Modules

48
- Procedure
  48
- Post-Requisites
  48
Chapter 27: Removing the Graphics Card

49
- Prerequisites
  49
- Procedure
  49
Chapter 28: Replacing the Graphics Card

51
- Procedure
  51
- Post-Requisites
  51
Chapter 29: Removing the Multiple Graphics Cards

52
- Prerequisites
  52
- Procedure
  52
Chapter 30: Replacing the Multiple Graphics Cards

54
- Procedure
  54
- Post-Requisites
  54
Chapter 31: Removing the Full-Length Graphics Cards

55
- Prerequisites
  55
- Procedure
  55
Chapter 32: Replacing the Full-Length Graphics Cards

58
- Procedure
  58
- Post-Requisites
  58
Chapter 33: Removing the PCI Fan

59
- Prerequisites
  59
- Procedure
  59
Chapter 34: Replacing the PCI Fan

62
- Procedure
  62
- Post-Requisites
  62
Chapter 35: Removing the Front-Bezel Heat Sensor

63
- Prerequisites
  63
- Procedure
  63
Chapter 36: Replacing the Front-Bezel Heat-Sensor

64
- Procedure
  64
- Post-Requisites
  64
Chapter 37: Removing the Memory Fan

65
- Prerequisites
  65
- Procedure
  65
Chapter 38: Replacing the Memory Fan

67
- Procedure
  67
- Post-Requisites
  67
Chapter 39: Removing the Processor-Cooling Assembly

68
- Prerequisites
  68
- Procedure
  68
Chapter 40: Replacing the Processor Cooling Assembly

71
- Procedure
  71
- Post-Requisites
  71
Chapter 41: Removing the Processor

72
- Prerequisites
  72
- Procedure
  72
Chapter 42: Replacing the Processor

74
- Procedure
  74
- Post-Requisites
  75
Chapter 43: Removing the Power-Supply Unit

76
- Prerequisites
  76
- Procedure
  76
Chapter 44: Replacing the Power-Supply Unit

79
- Procedure
  79
- Post-Requisites
  80
Chapter 45: Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

81
- Prerequisites
  81
- Procedure
  81
Chapter 46: Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

83
- Procedure
  83
- Post-Requisites
  83
Chapter 47: Removing the Wireless Card

84
- Prerequisites
  84
- Procedure
  84
Chapter 48: Replacing the Wireless Card

86
- Procedure
  86
- Post-Requisites
  86
Chapter 49: Removing the Logo Board

87
- Prerequisites
  87
- Procedure
  87
Chapter 50: Replacing the Logo Board

89
- Procedure
  89
- Post-Requisites
  90
Chapter 51: Removing the System Board

91
- Prerequisites
  91
- Procedure
  91
Chapter 52: Replacing the System Board

93
- Procedure
  93
- Post-Requisites
  93
Chapter 53: BIOS Setup Program

94
- System Setup
  94
- Entering BIOS Setup Program
  94
- System Setup Options
  94
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  99
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  100
- Updating the BIOS in Windows
  100

Dell Alienware Area-51 ALX Service Manual (103 pages)

Service Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 9.46 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Before You Begin

6
Chapter 2: Technical Overview

9
- Technical Overview
  10
- System Board Components
  11
- Master I/O Board Components
  12
Chapter 3: Chassis

13
Chapter 4: Shrouds

20
Chapter 5: Memory Module(S)

24
- Removing Memory Module(S)
  26
- Replacing Memory Module(S)
  27
Chapter 6: Pci and Pci-Express Cards

29
- Removing PCI and PCI-Express Cards
  31
- Replacing PCI and PCI-Express Cards
  32
Chapter 7: Drives

33
- Removing Optical Drive(S)
  35
- Replacing Optical Drive(S)
  37
- Removing the Media Card Reader
  38
- Replacing the Media Card Reader
  40
- Removing Hard Drive(S)
  41
- Replacing Hard Drive(S)
  43
Chapter 8: Front Bezel

44
- Front Bezel
  45
- Removing the Front Bezel
  46
- Replacing the Front Bezel
  46
Chapter 9: Fans

47
- Removing the PCI Fan
  49
- Replacing the PCI Fan
  50
- Removing the Hard-Drive Fan(S)
  51
- Replacing the Hard-Drive Fan(S)
  52
Chapter 10: Active-Venting Assembly

53
- Removing the Active-Venting Assembly
  55
- Replacing the Active-Venting Assembly
  56
Chapter 11: Top I/O Panel

57
- Removing the Top I/O Panel
  59
- Replacing the Top I/O Panel
  61
Chapter 12: Bluetooth Module

62
Chapter 13: Liquid-Cooling Assembly

66
- Removing the Liquid-Cooling Assembly
  68
- Replacing the Liquid-Cooling Assembly
  69
Chapter 14: Processor

70
- Removing the Processor
  72
- Replacing the Processor
  73
Chapter 15: Master I/O Board

75
- Removing the Master I/O Board
  77
- Replacing the Master I/O Board
  78
Chapter 16: System Board

79
- System Board
  80
- Removing the System Board
  81
- Replacing the System Board
  82
Chapter 17: Power Supply

83
- Power Supply
  84
- Removing the Power Supply
  85
- Replacing the Power Supply
  86
Chapter 18: Battery

87
Chapter 19: System Setup

93
- System Setup
  94
- Entering System Setup
  95
- Overview
  95
- System Setup Options
  96
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  102
- Flashing the BIOS
  103

Dell Alienware Area-51 ALX Manual (72 pages)

Dell Alienware Desktop Owner's Reference Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 5.59 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
5
Chapter 1: Setting up Your Desktop

6
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Desktop

13
- Front View Features
  14
- Back View Features
  15
- Top View Features
  17
Chapter 3: Connecting Devices

19
Chapter 4: Using Your Desktop

23
- Alienware Command Center
  24
- Working with RAID
  24
- Optimizing Performance
  27
- Configuring the BIOS
  28
Chapter 5: Installing Additional or Replacement Components

35
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

46
- Basic Hints and Tips
  47
- Backup and General Maintenance
  47
- Software Diagnostic Tools
  48
- Answers to Common Problems
  50
  - Computer Troubleshooting
    51
  - Hard Drive Problems
    53
  - Game Controllers
    57
Chapter 7: System Recovery

58
- Alienrespawn V2.0
  59
- Recovery Options
  60
- Password Protection
  61
- Alienrespawn V2.0 Disc
  62
- Dell Datasafe Local Backup
  62
Chapter 8: Basic Specifications

64
Appendix A: General and Electrical Safety Precautions

68
Appendix B: Contacting Alienware

70
Appendix C: Important Information

71
- NVIDIA Geforce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
  71

Dell Alienware Area-51 ALX Specifications (7 pages)

Comprehensive Specifications

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.17 MB

Dell Alienware Area-51 ALX Quick Start Manual (2 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.25 MB

Dell Alienware Area-51 ALX Tutorial (1 page)

AlienFX Tutorial - Advanced Mode

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 4.95 MB

Dell Alienware Area-51 ALX Tutorial (1 page)

AlienFX Tutorial - Basic Mode

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 4.81 MB

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Dell Alienware Area-51 ALX Service Manual (101 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Before Working Inside Your Computer

Chapter 2: After Working Inside Your Computer

Chapter 3: Technical Overview

Chapter 4: Lifting the Computer

Chapter 5: Removing the Stability Foot

Chapter 6: Replacing the Stability Foot

Chapter 7: Removing the Side Panels

Chapter 8: Replacing the Side Panels

Chapter 9: Removing the Battery

Chapter 10: Replacing the Battery

Chapter 11: Removing the Battery Case

Chapter 12: Replacing the Battery Case

Chapter 13: Removing the Hard Drive

Chapter 14: Replacing the Hard Drive

Chapter 15: Replacing the Optical Drive

Chapter 16: Replacing the Optical Drive

Chapter 17: Removing the Right Alienfx Side-Panel Connector

Chapter 18: Replacing the Right Alienfx Side-Panel Connector

Chapter 19: Removing the Left Alienfx Side-Panel Connector

Chapter 20: Replacing the Left Alienfx Side-Panel Connector

Chapter 21: Removing the I/O Board

Chapter 22: Replacing the I/O Board

Chapter 23: Removing the Drive-Bay Heat Sensor

Chapter 24: Replacing the Drive-Bay Heat Sensor

Chapter 25: Removing the Memory Modules

Chapter 26: Replacing the Memory Modules

Chapter 27: Removing the Graphics Card

Chapter 28: Replacing the Graphics Card

Chapter 29: Removing the Multiple Graphics Cards

Chapter 30: Replacing the Multiple Graphics Cards

Chapter 31: Removing the Full-Length Graphics Cards

Chapter 32: Replacing the Full-Length Graphics Cards

Chapter 33: Removing the PCI Fan

Chapter 34: Replacing the PCI Fan

Chapter 35: Removing the Front-Bezel Heat Sensor

Chapter 36: Replacing the Front-Bezel Heat-Sensor

Chapter 37: Removing the Memory Fan

Chapter 38: Replacing the Memory Fan

Chapter 39: Removing the Processor-Cooling Assembly

Chapter 40: Replacing the Processor Cooling Assembly

Chapter 41: Removing the Processor

Chapter 42: Replacing the Processor

Chapter 43: Removing the Power-Supply Unit

Chapter 44: Replacing the Power-Supply Unit

Chapter 45: Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Chapter 46: Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Chapter 47: Removing the Wireless Card

Chapter 48: Replacing the Wireless Card

Chapter 49: Removing the Logo Board

Chapter 50: Replacing the Logo Board

Chapter 51: Removing the System Board

Chapter 52: Replacing the System Board

Chapter 53: BIOS Setup Program

Dell Alienware Area-51 ALX Service Manual (103 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Before You Begin

Chapter 2: Technical Overview

Chapter 3: Chassis

Chapter 4: Shrouds

Chapter 5: Memory Module(S)

Chapter 6: Pci and Pci-Express Cards

Chapter 7: Drives

Chapter 8: Front Bezel

Chapter 9: Fans

Chapter 10: Active-Venting Assembly

Chapter 11: Top I/O Panel

Chapter 12: Bluetooth Module

Chapter 13: Liquid-Cooling Assembly

Chapter 14: Processor

Chapter 15: Master I/O Board

Chapter 16: System Board

Chapter 17: Power Supply

Chapter 18: Battery

Chapter 19: System Setup

Dell Alienware Area-51 ALX Manual (72 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Setting up Your Desktop