Removing and Replacing the Side Panel
CAUTION: Before removing the side panel, disconnect the power cable from your desktop.
To remove the side panel:
1.Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 36.
| NOTE: Ensure that you remove the security cable from the security cable | 1 |
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| slot (if applicable). |
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2. Slide the latch to the right to unlock the release panel. | 2 3 | |
3. Lift the release panel to open the side panel. | ||
4. Place the side panel in a secure location.
NOTE: Theater lighting (available only on Alienware Aurora ALX) turns on automatically when the side panel is removed. Theater lighting is powered by internal batteries.
To replace the side panel, push the side panel against the side of the computer until it locks into place.
1 release panel
3 latch
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2security cable slot
4side panel
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CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS