Alienware M14X manual Before You Begin

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS

This chapter provides guidelines and instructions for increasing the processing power by upgrading equipment. You can purchase components for your computer at dell.com or alienware.com.

NOTE: See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for installation instructions of all serviceable components.

Before You Begin

This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your laptop. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist:

•• You have performed the steps in “Turning Off Your Computer” and “Before Working Inside Your Computer” in this section.

•• You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

•• A component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

The procedures in this section may require the following tools:

•• Small flat-blade screwdriver

•• Phillips screwdriver

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