Front bezel, Removing the front bezel – Dell Alienware Aurora R3 (Early 2011) User Manual
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Front Bezel
Alienware Aurora Service Manual
Removing the Front Bezel
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the left side-panel (see
Removing the Left Side-Panel
).
3.
Open the PCI shroud (see
Opening the PCI Shroud
).
4.
Remove the drive-bay shroud (see
Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud
).
5.
Remove the right-side top panel (see
Removing the Right-Side Top Panel
).
6.
Remove the lighting board (see
Removing the Lighting Board
).
7.
Remove the right-side middle panel (see
Removing the Right-Side Middle Panel
).
8.
Remove the right-side bottom panel (see
Removing the Right-Side Bottom Panel
).
9.
Remove the seven screws that secure the front bezel to the chassis.
10.
Disconnect the front bezel cables from the connectors on the master I/O board. Note the cable routing before disconnecting the cables.
11.
Place the chassis in an upright position.
12.
Remove the three screws on the right side that secure the front bezel to the chassis.
13.
Pull the front bezel away from the chassis.
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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING:
Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer panels, bezels, filler brackets, etc.) removed.
WARNING:
To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your
computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).
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 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).
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