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Subwoofer
Alienware® M14x Service Manual
Removing the Subwoofer
Replacing the Subwoofer
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.
Removing the Subwoofer
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
3.Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack).
4.Remove the
5.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
6.Remove the
7.Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the connector on the system board.
8.Note the routing of subwoofer cable and remove the cable from the routing guides.
9.Lift the subwoofer along with the cable off the computer base.
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Replacing the Subwoofer
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Align the slots on the subwoofer with the alignment posts on the computer base.
