Alienware M17X manuals

Alienware M17X User Manual (118 pages)

Brand: Alienware | Category: Laptops | Size: 14.28 MB |

English

Table of contents

ALIENWARE

1

SERVICE MANUAL

1

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

2

CONTENTS

3

CONTENTS

5

CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN

6

Turning O Your Computer

7

Recommended Tools

7

CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK

9

Battery Pack

10

Removing the Battery Pack

11

Replacing the Battery Pack

11

CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR

12

Compartment Door

13

Removing the Compartment Door

14

CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S)

15

Hard Drive(s)

16

Removing the Hard Drive(s)

17

Replacing the Hard Drive(s)

19

Processor ermal Fan

21

CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY

23

Coin-Cell Battery

24

CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S)

26

Memory Module(s)

27

Removing the Memory Module(s)

28

→ Control Panel→ System

30

→ System

30

Center Control Cover

32

CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD

36

Keyboard

37

Removing the Keyboard

38

Replacing the Keyboard

39

CHAPTER 10: PALM REST

40

Palm Rest

41

Removing the Palm Rest

42

Replacing the Palm Rest

44

CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS

45

Brackets

46

Removing the Brackets

47

Replacing the Brackets

47

CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER

48

Magnesium Cover

49

Removing the Magnesium Cover

50

Replacing the Magnesium Cover

52

CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY

53

Display Assembly

55

Removing the Display Assembly

55

Display Back Cover

57

AlienHead Board

60

Removing the AlienHead Board

60

Replacing the AlienHead Board

61

Input/Output Board

63

CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE

67

Optical Drive

68

Removing the Optical Drive

69

Replacing the Optical Drive

71

Wireless Mini-Card(s)

73

Removing the Mini-Card(s)

74

Replacing the Mini-Card(s)

76

Processor Heat Sink

78

CHAPTER 18: PROCESSOR

81

Processor

82

Removing the Processor

83

Replacing the Processor

84

CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S)

85

Graphics Card(s)

86

Removing the Graphics Card(s)

87

Graphics Card Fan(s)

91

Graphics Card Blank

95

System Board

99

Removing the System Board

100

CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD

101

Replacing the System Board

102

CHAPTER 23: SPEAKERS

103

Speakers

104

Replacing the Speakers

105

Removing the Speakers

105

CHAPTER 24: CONSUMER IR BOARD

106

Consumer IR Board

107

Battery Latch Assembly

110

CHAPTER 26: BIOS

112

Conguring the BIOS

113

System Setup Options

114

Flashing the BIOS

118

Alienware M17X Specifications (92 pages)

Brand: Alienware | Category: Laptops | Size: 5.54 MB |

English

Italian

Table of contents

ALIENWARE

1

M17x MOBILE MANUAL

1

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

2

CONTENTS

3

INTRODUCTION

5

Windows VistaSTEP 3

8

Connecting to the Internet

8

Connecting to a Home Network

8

NOTEBOOK

9

Examining Your Notebook

10

Back View Features

11

Front View Features

11

Right View Features

12

Left View Features

12

Top View Features

13

Bottom View Features

13

Status LEDs

14

Power Button

14

Touch Controls

15

Function Keys

15

Battery Pack

17

Battery Maintenance

18

Questions and Answers

18

Power Management

19

CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES

20

Connecting External Displays

21

Connecting External Speakers

22

Connecting USB Devices

23

Connecting Printers

23

Alienware Command Center

24

Stealth Mode

25

Using the Optical Drive

25

Using the Integrated Webcam

25

Using the Wireless Control

25

Working With RAID

26

Conguring the BIOS

27

System Setup Options

28

OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

32

Before You Begin

33

Upgrading/Replacing Memory

34

Removing the Memory Module(s)

35

Removing the Hard Drives

37

CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING

40

Software Diagnostic Tools

42

Alienware

43

Diagnostics

43

Answers to Common Problems

44

Hard Drive Problems

46

Keyboard

47

Internet

47

If the display is blank

48

Game Controllers

49

Speakers

50

CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY

51

AlienRespawn v2.0

52

Recovery Options

52

Password Protection

53

AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc

54

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

58

APPENDIX B: DETAILED SAFETY

60

INFORMATION

60

General Power Safety

61

Ergonomic Instructions

63

Environmental Considerations

64

Perchlorate Material

65

Other Documents

77

Warranties

77

Software

77

Return Policies; Exchanges

77

Service and Support

78

Limitation of Liability

78

Not For Resale or Export

78

Governing Law

78

Binding Arbitration

79

What will Dell do?

81

How will you x my product?

82

(Canada Only)

83

Dell™ and Alienware

87

AGREEMENT

88

Open Source Software

89

Websites

90

Printed in China

92

Printed on recycled paper

92

Alienware M17X Service Manual (104 pages)

Brand: Alienware | Category: Laptops | Size: 17.30 MB |

English

Table of contents

ALIENWARE

1

SERVICE MANUAL

1

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

2

CONTENTS

3

CONTENTS

5

CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN

6

Turning O Your Computer

7

Recommended Tools

7

CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK

9

Battery Pack

10

Removing the Battery Pack

11

Replacing the Battery Pack

11

CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR

12

Compartment Door

13

Removing the Compartment Door

14

CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S)

15

Hard Drive(s)

16

Removing the Hard Drive(s)

17

Replacing the Hard Drive(s)

19

Processor ermal Fan

21

CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY

23

Coin-Cell Battery

24

CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S)

26

Memory Module(s)

27

Removing the Memory Module(s)

28

Center Control Cover

32

CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD

36

Keyboard

37

Removing the Keyboard

38

Replacing the Keyboard

39

CHAPTER 10: PALM REST

40

Palm Rest

41

Removing the Palm Rest

42

Replacing the Palm Rest

44

CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS

45

Brackets

46

Removing the Brackets

47

Replacing the Brackets

47

CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER

48

Magnesium Cover

49

Removing the Magnesium Cover

50

Replacing the Magnesium Cover

51

CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY

52

Display Assembly

53

Removing the Display Assembly

53

Display Back Cover

56

AlienHead Board

59

Removing the AlienHead Board

59

Replacing the AlienHead Board

60

Input/Output Board

62

CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE

65

Removing the Optical Drive

66

Optical Drive

66

Replacing the Optical Drive

68

Wireless Mini-Card(s)

70

Removing the Mini-Card(s)

71

Replacing the Mini-Card(s)

73

Processor Heat Sink

75

CHAPTER 18: GRAPHICS CARD(S)

78

Graphics Card(s)

79

Removing the Graphics Card(s)

80

Graphics Card Fan(s)

83

Graphics Card Blank

87

CHAPTER 21: SYSTEM BOARD

89

Removing the System Board

90

System Board

90

Replacing the System Board

92

CHAPTER 22: SPEAKERS

93

Speakers

94

Removing the Speakers

95

Replacing the Speakers

95

CHAPTER 23: CONSUMER IR BOARD

96

Consumer IR Board

97

Battery Latch Assembly

100

CHAPTER 25: FLASHING THE BIOS

102

Flashing the BIOS from a CD

103

Flashing the BIOS

103

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