Alienware M14X Subwoofer

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 Subwoofer
Alienware®M14x Service Manual
Removing the Subwoofer
Replacing the Subwoofer
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Removing the Subwoofer
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
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3. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack).
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4. Remove the center-control cover (see Removing the Center-Control Cover).
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5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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6. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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7. Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the connector on the system board.
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8. Note the routing of subwoofer cable and remove the cable from the routing guides.
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9. Lift the subwoofer along with the cable off the computer base.
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Replacing the Subwoofer
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the slots on the subwoofer with the alignment posts on the computer base.
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the
computer.
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subwoofer cable
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subwoofer