Replacing the system board – Dell Alienware Aurora R3 (Early 2011) User Manual
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Replacing the System Board
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the chassis and place the system board in position.
3.
Slide the system board towards the back of the chassis and engage the latches that secure it to the chassis.
4.
Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
5.
Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board.
6.
Replace the memory module(s) (see
Replacing Memory Module(s)
).
7.
Replace the processor (see
Replacing the Processor
).
8.
Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly (see
Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly
).
9.
Replace the coin-cell battery (see
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
).
10.
Replace the PCI-Express card(s) (see
Replacing the PCI-Express Card(s)
).
11.
Close the PCI shroud (see
Closing the PCI Shroud
).
12.
Replace the memory fan (see
Replacing the Memory Fan
).
13.
Replace the left side-panel (see
Replacing the Left Side-Panel
).
14.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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1
latch
2
screws (2)
NOTE:
For information on system board connectors, see
System Board Components
.
CAUTION:
Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.