Alienware M18X R2 owner manual Replacing the Subwoofer

52 Replacing the Subwoofer

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1Align the screw holes on the subwoofer with the screw holes on the computer base.

2Replace the screws that secure the subwoofer to the computer base.

Postrequisites

1Replace the system board. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 87.

2Replace the processor module. See "Replacing the Processor Module" on page 83.

3Replace the processor heat-sink. See "Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink" on page 80.

4Replace the wireless Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 91.

5Replace the mSATA card. See "Replacing the mSATA Card" on page 17.

6Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 41.

7Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Replacing the Palm Rest.

8Replace the dispaly assembly. See “Replacing the Display Assembly” on page 48.

9Replace the macro keyboard. See “Replacing the Macro Keyboard” on page 38.

10Replace the keyboard. See “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 35.

11Replace the center control cover. See "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on page 29.

12Replace the video card(s). See “Replacing the Video Card(s)” on page 75.

13Replace the video-card heat-sink(s).

See “Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink(s)” on page 72.

14Connect the processor heat-sink fan cable to the connector on the system board. See "Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan" on page 77.

15Connect the video card heat-sink fan cable to the connector on the system board. See "Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s)" on page 69.

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