Alienware Alienware M17x - GAMING LATTOP User manual
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ALIENWARE®M17x
SERVICE MANUAL
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Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the prior
written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly prohibited.
Rev. A00 MAY 2009
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE:
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or
loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN......................................... 6
Recommended Tools .............................................. 7
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CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK............................................. 9
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CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR......................................12
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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) ............................................15
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CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN ................................20
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CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY ......................................23
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CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S)......................................26
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CHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL COVER ..................................31
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CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD ...............................................36
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CHAPTER 10: PALM REST ..............................................40
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) .................................69
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CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK ................................... 74
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CHAPTER 18: GRAPHICS CARD(S)....................................... 78
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CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) ..................................82
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CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK..................................86
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CHAPTER 21: SYSTEM BOARD ..........................................89
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CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS ...............................................45
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CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER ......................................48
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CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY .................................................52
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CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD....................................61
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CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE...........................................65
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 22: SPEAKERS...............................................93
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CHAPTER 23: CONSUMER IR BOARD ....................................96
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CHAPTER 24: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY ..............................99
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CHAPTER 25: FLASHING THE BIOS ....................................102
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CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN
CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Turning O Your Computer
®®Start®
Shut Down
Recommended Tools
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CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove
the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery
designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed
for other Dell computers.
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Before Working Inside Your Computer
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow
the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the
components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges. Hold a
component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its
pull-tab, not onthecable itself. Some cableshaveconnectorswith locking
tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking
tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep
them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before
you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented
and aligned.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps
before you begin working inside the computer.
CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK
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CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK
CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK
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CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK
Battery Pack
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.
disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer,
disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and
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 the back of the computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main
battery (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 11) before working
inside the computer.
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CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK
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2
1
1 battery pack 3 battery pack tabs (3)
2 battery latch 4 battery bay
Removing the Battery Pack
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Replacing the Battery Pack
CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR
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CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR
CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR
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CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR
Compartment Door
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.
disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer,
disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and
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 the back of the computer).
your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main
battery (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 11) before working
inside the computer.
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CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR
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1
2
1 compartment door tabs (3) 3 captive screws (2)
2 compartment door
Removing the Compartment Door
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Replacing the Compartment Door
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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S)
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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S)
CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S)
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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S)
Hard Drive(s)
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: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the
drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
7) before removing the hard drive. Do not
remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state.
the hard drive
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 the back of the computer).
your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main
battery (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 11) before working
inside the computer.
NOTE:
NOTE:
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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S)
Removing the Hard Drive(s)
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3
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2
Primary Hard
Drive (HDD0)
1 pull tab 3 primary hard drive (HDD0)
2 captive screws (4)
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1
2
Secondary Hard Drive
(HDD1)
1 pull tab 3 captive screws (4)
2 secondary hard drive (HDD1)
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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S)
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1 screws (4) 3 hard drive
2 hard drive bracket
Secondary Hard Drive (HDD1)
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1 interposer 2 secondary hard drive (HDD1)
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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S)
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure
that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.
Replacing the Hard Drive(s)
CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN
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CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN
CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN
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