Dell Alienware M18x (Early 2011)- User Manual

Dell Alienware M18x (Early 2011)

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Base Cover; Removing the Base Cover; Replacing the Base Cover
  • Page 3 – Battery Pack; Removing the Battery Pack; Replacing the Battery Pack
  • Page 4 – Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
  • Page 6 – System Setup; Configuring the System Setup; Entering System Setup; System Setup Options
  • Page 10 – Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology; Removing the Bluetooth Card
  • Page 11 – Replacing the Bluetooth Card
  • Page 12 – Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
  • Page 14 – Processor Module; Removing the Processor Module
  • Page 15 – Replacing the Processor Module
  • Page 16 – Processor Heat-Sink; Removing the Processor Heat-Sink
  • Page 18 – Processor Heat-Sink Fan; Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan
  • Page 20 – Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly
  • Page 22 – Replacing the Display Assembly
  • Page 23 – Flashing the BIOS
  • Page 27 – Center Control Cover; Removing the Center Control Cover
  • Page 28 – Replacing the Center Control Cover
  • Page 33 – Removing the I/O Board
  • Page 34 – Replacing the I/O Board
  • Page 35 – Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
  • Page 36 – Replacing the Keyboard
  • Page 37 – Status-Light Board; Removing the Status-Light Board
  • Page 38 – Replacing the Status-Light Board
  • Page 39 – Macro Keyboard; Removing the Macro Keyboard
  • Page 40 – Replacing the Macro Keyboard
  • Page 43 – Wireless Mini-Card; Removing the Mini-Card
  • Page 44 – Replacing the Mini-Card
  • Page 45 – Optical Drive; Removing the Optical Drive
  • Page 46 – Replacing the Optical Drive
  • Page 48 – Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest
  • Page 49 – Replacing the Palm Rest
  • Page 51 – Power-Button Board; Removing the Power-Button Board
  • Page 53 – Speakers; Removing the Speakers
  • Page 54 – Replacing the Speakers
  • Page 55 – Subwoofer; Removing the Subwoofer
  • Page 57 – System Board; Removing the System Board
  • Page 58 – Replacing the System Board
  • Page 59 – Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
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Alienware M18x Service Manual 

 

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

© 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

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Before You Begin

Battery Pack

Base Cover

Wireless Mini-C a r d

Coin-Cell Battery

Hard Drive(s)

Center Control Cover

P o w e r-Button Board

Keyboard

Macro Keyboard

Memory Module(s)

Display Assembly

Palm Rest

Status-Light Board

Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Speakers

I/O Board

Optical Drive

Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s)

Video-Card Heat-Sink(s)

Video Card(s)

Processor Heat-Sink Fan

Processor Heat-Sink

Processor Module

System Board

Subwoofer

System Setup

Flashing the BIOS

NOTE:

A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION:

A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.

WARNING:

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Summary

Page 2 - Base Cover; Removing the Base Cover; Replacing the Base Cover

Back to Contents Page   Base Cover Alienware M18x Service Manual     Removing the Base Cover    Replacing the Base Cover         Removing the Base Cover   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack ).   3. Remove the four screws that ...

Page 3 - Battery Pack; Removing the Battery Pack; Replacing the Battery Pack

Back to Contents Page   Battery Pack Alienware M18x Service Manual     Removing the Battery Pack    Replacing the Battery Pack         Removing the Battery Pack   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Shut down the computer and turn it over.   3. Slide the battery latch to the unlock...

Page 4 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer

Back to Contents Page   Before You Begin Alienware M18x Service Manual     Recommended Tools    Turning Off Your Computer    Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes...

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