Dell Alienware Aurora R15 User manual

Alienware Aurora R15
Antenna Installation Guide
Regulatory Model: D30M
Regulatory Type: D30M004
October 2022
Rev. A00

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Contents
Chapter 1: Before working inside your computer...................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Antenna.................................................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 3: Antenna placement................................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 4: SMA antenna-cable............................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 5: Getting help and contacting Alienware................................................................................8
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Before working inside your computer
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
2. Shut down your computer. Click Start > Power > Shut down.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down
instructions.
3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4. Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from
the network device.
5. Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
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Antenna
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Align and connect the antenna cables to the SMA connectors on the chassis.
3. Tighten the bolts to secure the antenna cables to the SMA connectors on the chassis.
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Antenna placement
Place the antenna in a suitable location.
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SMA antenna-cable
For more information about the SMA antenna-cable removal and installation procedures, see Service Manual at Dell.com/support.
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Getting help and contacting Alienware
Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Alienware products and services using these online self-help resources:
Table 1. Alienware products and online self-help resources
Self-help resources Resource location
Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com
My Dell app
Tips
Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and
learn more about your computer through videos, manuals and
documents.
Your Alienware computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag
or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for
your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service
Code at www.dell.com/support.
For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your
computer, see Locate the Service Tag on your computer.
VR Support www.dell.com/VRsupport
Videos providing step-by-step instructions to service your
computer
www.youtube.com/alienwareservices
Contacting Alienware
To contact Alienware for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.alienware.com.
NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing
slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
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