Alienware M17X manual Screws Compartment door

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CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS

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5.Loosen the three captive screws on the primary hard-drive assembly (HDD0).

6.Using the pull-tab, lift the primary hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the connector on the system board.

7.Lift the primary hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.

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Contents Page Page Alienware M17x Mobile Manual Page Contents CONTENTS CONTENTS Page Page Page Chapter Setting UP Your Laptop Before Setting Up Your Laptop Placing Your Laptop Product Documentation and MediaConnect the AC Adapter Press the Power Button Connect the Network Cable Optional Set Up Microsoft Windows Set Up WirelessHD Optional Set Up Wireless Display Optional Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Getting to Know Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Left View FeaturesGetting to Know Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Right View Features Getting to Know Your Laptop Back View Features Display Features Getting to Know Your Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Getting to Know Your Laptop Caps Lock Light Status LightsMedia Control Keys Power Button On AC adapter Function Keys FI Suspend ModeF5 Decrease Display Brightness F11 AlienFX on/off Using Your Laptop Alienware Command Center Connecting External DisplaysConnecting a Display USING Your Laptop USING Your Laptop Extending the Desktop Using Removable Media and Cards DVD±R/W Using the Optical DriveUsing the Wireless Control Using the Integrated CameraFastAccess Facial Recognition Turning the Camera On and OffBattery Pack Understanding Power Consumption Power ManagementReducing Power Consumption Customizing Your Power SettingsNVidia Optimus Technology Optional Changing the Application Profile Settings Free Fall Sensor System Setup Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Screens Entering System SetupSystem Setup Options CPU Intel SpeedStep High Definition CPU Turbo Mode Charger Behavior Override Turbo Memory Frequency DGX CD/DVD/BD Exit Saving USING Your Laptop Installing and Replacing Components Before You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer INSTALLING and Replacing COMPONENTS Replacing the Battery Pack Battery bay Battery pack Battery latch Upgrading or Replacing Memory Removing the Memory Modules Screws Compartment door Memory module Notch Spring locks Memory module connector Tab Removing the Hard Drives Upgrading or Replacing the Hard DrivesScrews Compartment door Pull tab Captive screws Primary hard-drive assembly Pull tab Captive screws Secondary hard-drive assembly Hard drive Screws Hard-drive bracket Hard drive Interposer INSTALLING and Replacing COMPONENTS Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General Maintenance Things to check Software Diagnostic Tools TROUBLESHOOTING System Answers to Common ProblemsComputer fails the Post Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problems TROUBLESHOOTING Hard Drive Problems Allow the computer to cool before turning it onRun Check Disk Memory Memory errors detected on startupDisplay If the display is blankPower TROUBLESHOOTING System Recovery AlienRespawn AlienRespawn Basic100 101 Upgrading to AlienRespawn ProfessionalDell DataSafe Online Backup Optional My Dell Downloads102 Specifications PECIFICATIONS 104105 106 USB 107108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 Appendix 120 Computer SetupComputer Use Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning121 When You Should Contact Alienware General Safety PrecautionsReplacement Components or Accessories 122123 Contacting Alienware124 Websites125

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