Installing Additional or Replacement Components | Alienware M18X

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL

OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

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Alienware M18X manual Installing Additional or Replacement Components

Contents

Mobile Manual Page Contents System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 對 Page Page Setting UP Your Laptop Product Documentation and Media Before Setting Up Your LaptopPlacing Your Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Set Up Microsoft Windows Set Up Wireless Display Optional Set Up WirelessHD Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting UP Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Left View Features Right View Features Back View Features Display Features Computer Base and Keyboard Features Media Control Keys Status Lights On AC adapter Power Button Function Keys FI Suspend Mode Getting to Know Your Laptop Using Your Laptop Connecting External Displays Alienware Command CenterConnecting a Display Extending the Desktop Using Removable Media and Cards Using the Integrated Camera Using the Optical DriveUsing the Wireless Control Turning the Camera On and Off Power Management Battery PackUnderstanding Power Consumption Reducing Power Consumption Customizing Your Power SettingsChanging the Application Profile Settings Free Fall Sensor System Setup Configuring the BiosEntering System Setup System Setup Screens CPU System Setup Options Intel SpeedStep Sata Hard Drive DMC CD/DVD/BD Installing Additional or Replacement Components Turning Off Your Computer Before You Begin Before Working Inside Your Computer Replacing the Battery Pack Removing the Memory Modules Upgrading or Replacing Memory Memory module Notch Spring locks Memory-module connector Tab Removing the Hard Drives Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drives Disconnect the interposer from the hard drives Screws Secondary hard drive HDD1 Primary hard drive HDD0 Installing Additional or Replacement Components Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General Maintenance Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment Software Diagnostic Tools Computer Startup Problems Answers to Common ProblemsComputer fails the Post Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Other software problems Software ProblemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Allow the computer to cool before turning it on Hard Drive ProblemsRun Check Disk Display Problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems Memory errors detected on startup Troubleshooting System Recovery AlienRespawn Basic AlienRespawn Upgrading to AlienRespawn Professional Dell DataSafe Online Backup Optional My Dell Downloads Specifications Specifications USB Maxim MAX9736A Specifications Specifications Relative humidity maximum Specifications Appendix Computer Use Computer SetupElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning When You Should Contact Alienware General Safety PrecautionsReplacement Components or Accessories Websites Contacting Alienware Appendix 0P38V4A00