Dell Alienware M17x R2 (Early 2010) Manual de usuario

0101/ ALIENWARE® M17x SERVICE MANUAL

010010/CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK Battery PackWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your co

01000100/CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD Remove the input/output board (see “Removing the Input/Output Board” on 13. page 64).Remove the optical drive (see “

01010101/CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD 453211 system board 4 consumer IR cable connector on consumer IR board2 screws (5) 5 consumer IR cable connector on

01020102/CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Center Control Cover” 17. on page 35).Replace the palm rest (se

CHAPTER 23: SPEAKERS 01030103/CHAPTER 21: SPEAKERSCHAPTER 23: SPEAKERS

01040104/CHAPTER 23: SPEAKERS SpeakersWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your compute

01050105/CHAPTER 23: SPEAKERS 211 speaker cables 2 speakers (2) Removing the SpeakersFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Remov

CHAPTER 24: CONSUMER IR BOARD 01060106/CHAPTER 22: CONSUMER IR BOARDCHAPTER 24: CONSUMER IR BOARD

01070107/CHAPTER 24: CONSUMER IR BOARD Consumer IR BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped

01080108/CHAPTER 24: CONSUMER IR BOARD 211 consumer IR board 2 screws (2) Removing the Consumer IR BoardFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin”

CHAPTER 25: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY 01090109/CHAPTER 24: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLYCHAPTER 25: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY

011011/CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK 21341 battery bay 3 battery latch2 battery pack tabs (3) 4 battery packRemoving the Battery PackFollow the instruction

01100110/CHAPTER 25: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY Battery Latch AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information th

01110111/CHAPTER 25: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY 1231 battery latch assembly 3 latch spring2 clipRemoving the Battery Latch AssemblyFollow the instructions

CHAPTER 26: BIOS 01120112/CHAPTER 25: BIOSCHAPTER 26: BIOS

01130113/CHAPTER 26: BIOS Entering System SetupTurn on (or restart) your laptop.1. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is hel

01140114/CHAPTER 26: BIOS Main MenuTotal MemoryDisplays the total memory available in your computer.Memory Bank 0Displays the memory size installed in

01150115/CHAPTER 26: BIOS Advanced MenuSATA OperationAllows you to congure the operating mode of the integrated SATA hard drive controller.AT

01160116/CHAPTER 26: BIOS Security MenuSystem Password StatusDisplays the status of the system password. e system password is also known as the Maste

01170117/CHAPTER 26: BIOS Exit MenuExit Saving ChangesAllows you to exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.Exit Discarding ChangesAllows you

01180118/CHAPTER 26: BIOS - If you do not have your computer’s Service Tag:Click a. Select Model.Select the type of product in the b. Select Your Pr

CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 012012/CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOORCHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR

013013/CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR Compartment DoorWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with

014014/CHAPTER 3: COMPARTMENT DOOR 1321 captive screws (2) 3 compartment door tabs (3)2 compartment doorRemoving the Compartment DoorFollow the instru

CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) 015015/CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S)CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S)

016016/CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) Hard Drive(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

017017/CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) Removing the Hard Drive(s)Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Remove the battery pack (see “Re

018018/CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.7. Slide the hard drive out of the hard dr

019019/CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S) Replace the compartment door (see “Replacing the Compartment Door” on 7. page 14).Replace the battery pack (see “Repla

0202/ e contents herein are subject to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.Reproduction of these materials in any manner wha

CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN 020020/CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FANCHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN

021021/CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN Processor ermal FanWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shi

022022/CHAPTER 5: PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN 3211 processor thermal fan 3 processor thermal fan cable connector2 captive screws (3) Removing the Processor

CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY 023023/CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERYCHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY

024024/CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY Coin-Cell BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped wi

025025/CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BATTERY 211 coin-cell battery 2 coin-cell battery cable connectorRemoving the Coin-Cell BatteryFollow the instructions in

CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) 026026/You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See the “Basic Specication

027027/CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) Memory Module(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with

028028/CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) Removing the Memory Module(s)Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Remove the battery pack (s

029029/CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) Use your ngertips to carefully spread apart the spring-locks on the memory 6. module connector until the module po

0303/ CONTENTS CONTENTSCHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... 6Recommended Tools ...

030030/CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) CAUTION: If the memory module door is difcult to close, remove the memory module and reinstall it. Forcing

CHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL COVER 031031/CHAPTER 9: CENTER CONTROL COVERCHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL COVER

032032/CHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL COVER Center Control CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shi

033033/CHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL COVER Removing the Center Control CoverFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Remove the batter

034034/CHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL COVER Turn the center control cover as shown in the illustration.7. Release the connector latch to disconnect the ca

035035/CHAPTER 8: CENTER CONTROL COVER Replacing the Center Control CoverFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Slide the cable

CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD 036036/CHAPTER 10: KEYBOARDCHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD

037037/CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD KeyboardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

038038/CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD 3211 screws (5) 3 tabs (7) 2 keyboardRemoving the KeyboardFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Remov

039039/CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD Replacing the KeyboardFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Slide the keyboard cable and the keyboard

0404/CONTENTS CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) ... 72Removing the Mini-Card(s) ...7

CHAPTER 10: PALM REST 040040/CHAPTER 8: PALM RESTCHAPTER 10: PALM REST

041041/CHAPTER 10: PALM REST Palm RestWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your compute

042042/CHAPTER 10: PALM REST Removing the Palm RestFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Remove the battery pack (see “Removing

043043/CHAPTER 10: PALM REST Turn the computer over and slide the palm rest out as shown in the 4. illustration.CAUTION: Be extremely careful when rem

044044/CHAPTER 10: PALM REST Replacing the Palm RestFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Slide the touch pad cable into the tou

CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS 045045/CHAPTER 11: BRACKETSCHAPTER 11: BRACKETS

046046/CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS BracketsWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

047047/CHAPTER 11: BRACKETS Removing the BracketsFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Remove the battery pack (see “Removing th

CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER 048048/CHAPTER 11: MAGNESIUM COVERCHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER

049049/CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER Magnesium CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with

0505/ CONTENTSCHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD...98Removing the System Board...100Re

050050/CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER 42311 camera cable 3 Mini-Card antenna cables2 display cable 4 magnesium coverRemoving the Magnesium CoverFollow th

051051/CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER Remove the left and right brackets (see “Removing the Brackets” on 9. page 47).Remove the ten screws that secure th

052052/CHAPTER 12: MAGNESIUM COVER Replacing the Magnesium CoverFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Replace the magnesium cove

CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY 053053/CHAPTER 12: DISPLAYCHAPTER 13: DISPLAY

054054/CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY DisplayWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. F

055055/CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY Remove the four screws (two from each hinge) that secure the display 9. assembly to the computer base.211 display assembly

056056/CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY Replacing the Display AssemblyFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Align the screw holes on the disp

057057/CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY 121 screws (2) 2 display assemblyDisplay Back CoverRemoving the Display Back CoverFollow the instructions in “Before You Be

058058/CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY Slide the display back cover door out and lift it o the display assembly.11. 11 display back cover doorRemove the two scre

059059/CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY Replace the keyboard (see “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 11. 39).Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Ce

CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN 0606/is section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless othe

060060/CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY Lift the top of the AlienHead board and slide the bottom portion down to 13. detach it from the tab that holds it in place.

061061/CHAPTER 13: DISPLAY Replacing the AlienHead BoardFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Align the AlienHead board with the

CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD 062062/CHAPTER 13: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARDCHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD

063063/CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Input/Output BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped

064064/CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Release the connector latches on both ends of the ExpressCard cable and 9. remove the cable.211 input/output boa

065065/CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Remove the three screws that secure the input/output board to the system 11. board and remove the earthing cable

066066/CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Replacing the Input/Output BoardFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Place the input/outp

CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE 067067/CHAPTER 14: OPTICAL DRIVECHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE

068068/CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE Optical DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

069069/CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base.10. Release the connector latch and disconne

0707/CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turning O Your ComputerCAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open les and exit all open programs before

070070/CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE Disconnect the optical drive cable from the optical drive and remove the 13. cable.211 optical drive cable 2 optical

071071/CHAPTER 15: OPTICAL DRIVE Replacing the Optical DriveFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Connect the optical drive cabl

CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) 072072/If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.Your comput

073073/CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) Wireless Mini-Card(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s

074074/CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) 43211 antenna cable 3 WPAN/Bluetooth Mini-Card2 securing clips (2) 4 system board connectorRemoving the Mini-

075075/CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) 211 WPAN/Bluetooth Mini-Card 2 system board connectorLift the Mini-Card(s) at an angle and remove it from the

076076/CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.7. Replace the palm rest (see “Replacing the

CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 077077/CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINKCHAPTER 16: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK

078078/CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK Processor Heat SinkWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipp

079079/CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK 121 captive screws (6) 2 processor heat sinkRemoving the Processor Heat SinkFollow the instructions in “Before

0808/CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Ensure that the work surface is at and clean to prevent the computer cover 1. from being scratched.Turn o your comp

080080/CHAPTER 17: PROCESSOR HEAT SINK Replacing the Processor Heat SinkFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Peel the backing o

CHAPTER 18: PROCESSOR 081081/CHAPTER 18: PROCESSORCHAPTER 18: PROCESSOR

082082/CHAPTER 18: PROCESSOR ProcessorWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your compute

083083/CHAPTER 18: PROCESSOR 21341 processor 3 ZIF socket2 pin-1 corner of processor 4 ZIF-socket cam screwRemoving the ProcessorFollow the instructio

084084/CHAPTER 18: PROCESSOR Peel the backing o the new thermal cooling pads in the kit and adhere the 4. pads to the portions of the processor fan a

CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) 085085/Your computer may have a single graphics or dual graphics conguration. e graphics card on the left is the p

086086/CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) Graphics Card(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped wit

087087/CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) 3211 graphics card cable connector 3 screws (2)2 secondary graphics cardRemoving the Graphics Card(s)Follow the in

088088/CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) To remove the primary graphics card:7. Remove the left bracket (see “Removing the Brackets” on page a. 47).Remove

089089/CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) Replace the keyboard (see “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 4. 39).Replace the center control cover (see “Replacin

CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK 0909/CHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACKCHAPTER 2: BATTERY PACK

CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) 090090/Your computer may have a single graphics or dual graphics conguration. e graphics card on the left is t

091091/CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) Graphics Card Fan(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shi

092092/CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) 3211 primary graphics card fan cable 3 primary graphics card fan2 captive screws (3)Removing the Graphics Card

093093/CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) Replacing the Graphics Card Fan(s)Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Place the graphi

CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK 094094/If your computer has a dual graphics conguration, the secondary graphics card is already installed on the righ

095095/CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK Graphics Card BlankWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipp

096096/CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK 121 graphics card blank 2 captive screws (3) Removing the Graphics Card BlankFollow the instructions in “Before

097097/CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK Replacing the Graphics Card BlankFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Place the graphics

CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD 098098/e system board’s BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the co

099099/CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c