Dell Alienware M15x (Early 2011) - Manual (Page 89)

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CHAPTER 19: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD
Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Center Control Cover” 9.
on page 31).
Replace the memory module(s) (see “Replacing the Memory Module(s)” on 10.
page 23).
Replace the hard drive (see “Replacing the Hard Drive” on page 11. 18).
Replace the compartment door (see “Replacing the Compartment Door” on 12.
page 14).
Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on page 13. 11).
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.
Replacing the Input/Output Board
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Align the connectors on the input/output board with the slots on the 2.
computer.
Replace the two screws that secure the input/output board to the computer 3.
base.
Connect the audio cable to the system board connector and push down the 4.
audio cable connector latch to secure the audio cable.
Replace the magnesium cover (see “Replacing the Magnesium Cover” on 5.
page 85).
Replace the display assembly (see “Replacing the Display Assembly” on page 6.
75).
Replace the palm rest (see “Replacing the Palm Rest” on page 7. 39).
Replace the keyboard (see “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 8. 35).