Subwoofer, Removing the subwoofer, Replacing the subwoofer – Dell Alienware M14x (Early 2011) User Manual
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Subwoofer
Alienware® M14x Service Manual
Removing the Subwoofer
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the base cover (see
Removing the Base Cover
).
3.
Remove the battery pack (see
Removing the Battery Pack
).
4.
Remove the center-control cover (see
Removing the Center-Control Cover
).
5.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
6.
Remove the palm-rest assembly (see
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly
).
7.
Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the connector on the system board.
8.
Note the routing of subwoofer cable and remove the cable from the routing guides.
9.
Lift the subwoofer along with the cable off the computer base.
.
Replacing the Subwoofer
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Align the slots on the subwoofer with the alignment posts on the computer base.
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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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 your computer).
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on 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
) before working inside the
computer.
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subwoofer cable
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subwoofer