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Install
Removing the Wireless Mini-Card
Press F2 during POST to enter the system setup program
tertiary hard-drive assembly
Procedure
adapters and display an error on the screen
Removing the Battery
Override Turbo Settings
Safety
Removing the Power-Button Board
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Alienware 17
Owner’s Manual
Computer model: Alienware 17 R1
Regulatory model: P18E
Regulatory type: P18E001
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Contents
Owner’s Manual
Alienware
Computer model Alienware 17 R1 Regulatory model P18E
Regulatory type P18E001
2013 Dell Inc
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
2 After Working Inside Your Computer
1 Before Working Inside Your Computer
7 Removing the Memory Modules 3 and
8 Replacing the Memory Modules 3 and
Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card
Removing the Wireless Mini-Card
Removing the Secondary Hard Drive
Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Removing the Video-Card Heat Sink
Replacing the Video-Card Heat Sink
Replacing the Power-Button Board
Removing the Power-Button Board
Removing the Status-Light Board
Replacing the Status-Light Board
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port
Removing the Power-Adapter Port
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
Removing the Media-Card Reader
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Display Assembly
Replacing the Display Assembly
Replacing the Display Mini-Card Cable
Removing the Display Mini-Card Cable
Removing the Display-Light Boards
Replacing the Display-Light Boards
System Setup
Contents
Entering System Setup
Flashing the BIOS
Before You Begin
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Recommended Tools
Safety Instructions
After Working Inside Your Computer
Removing the Base Cover
Procedure
Procedure
Replacing the Base Cover
Prerequisites
Removing the Battery
Procedure
Postrequisites
Replacing the Battery
Procedure
Prerequisites
Removing the Memory Modules 3 and
memory-module connector
Procedure
computer base
2 memory-module
Procedure
Replacing the Memory Modules 3 and
Postrequisites
Procedure
Removing the Primary Hard Drive
Prerequisites
5 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive
3 Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive
Removing the Primary Hard Drive
screws
Procedure
Replacing the Primary Hard Drive
Postrequisites
Procedure
Removing the Secondary Hard Drive
Prerequisites
7 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive
5 Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive
Removing the Secondary Hard Drive
hard -drive bracket
Procedure
Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Third Hard Drive Optional
tertiary hard-drive assembly
Procedure
pull tab
hard-drive cable
6 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive
4 Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive
Removing the Third Hard Drive Optional
screws
Procedure
Replacing the Third Hard Drive Optional
Postrequisites
Procedure
Removing the Wireless Mini-Card
Prerequisites
Removing the Wireless Mini-Card
2 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini-card
wireless mini-card
mini-card connector
Procedure
Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card
Postrequisites
Procedure
Removing the Processor Fan
Prerequisites
captive screws
Procedure
Replacing the Processor Fan
Postrequisites
Procedure
Removing the Video-card Fan
Prerequisites
screws
Removing the Video-card Fan
Procedure
Replacing the Video-card Fan
Postrequisites
Replacing the Video-card Fan
Procedure
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Prerequisites
Procedure
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
Postrequisites
Procedure
Removing the Video-Card Heat Sink
Prerequisites
Procedure
Replacing the Video-Card Heat Sink
Postrequisites
Procedure
Removing the Video Card
Prerequisites
Procedure
Replacing the Video Card
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Palm Rest
Procedure
4 Push down the palm-rest tabs to release them from the computer base
palm-rest assembly
Removing the Palm Rest
computer base
5 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible
Procedure
Replacing the Palm Rest
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Memory Modules 1 and
memory-module connector
Procedure
memory-module
2 computer base
Procedure
Replacing the Memory Modules 1 and
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Keyboard
Procedure
Removing the Keyboard
Procedure
Replacing the Keyboard
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Power-Button Board
Procedure
Procedure
Replacing the Power-Button Board
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Status-Light Board
power-button board cable
Procedure
screws
latch
Procedure
Replacing the Status-Light Board
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Keyboard Daughter Board
Procedure
Procedure
Replacing the Keyboard Daughter Board
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Speakers
speaker cable
Procedure
left-speaker
screws
Procedure
Replacing the Speakers
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the I/O Board
1 Disconnect the right tron-lights cable from the I/O board
Procedure
2 Remove the screws that secure the I/O board to the system board
Removing the I/O Board
Procedure
Replacing the I/O Board
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Media-Card Reader
status-light cable
Procedure
media-card reader cable
latches
Procedure
Replacing the Media-Card Reader
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Display Mini-Card
mini-card connector
Procedure
display mini-card cable
latch
Procedure
Replacing the Display Mini-Card
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Power-Adapter Port
power-adapter port bracket
Procedure
power-adapter port
power-adapter port cable
Procedure
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the System Board
Procedure
5 Remove the processor. See Removing the Processor on page
2 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base
Removing the System Board
screws
Procedure
Replacing the System Board
Postrequisites
15 Replace the base cover. See Replacing the Base Cover on page
14 Replace the battery. See Replacing the Battery on page
Replacing the System Board
2 Press F2 during POST to enter the system setup program
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
1 Turn on the computer
Replacing the System Board
Prerequisites
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
2 Lift the coin-cell battery off the system board
Procedure
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
coin-cell-battery
Procedure
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Processor
screwdriver
Procedure
processor
ZIF-socket
Procedure
Replacing the Processor
Postrequisites
Replacing the Processor
16 Replace the base cover. See Replacing the Base Cover on page
Prerequisites
Removing the Display Assembly
screws
Procedure
computer base
antenna cables routing guide
4 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible
Procedure
Replacing the Display Assembly
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Display Bezel
display bezel
Procedure
display back-cover
Procedure
Replacing the Display Bezel
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Display Hinges
2 Lift the display hinges off the display back-cover
Procedure
Removing the Display Hinges
display back-cover
Procedure
Replacing the Display Hinges
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Display Panel
display panel
Procedure
screws
display back-cover
Procedure
Replacing the Display Panel
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Logo Board
screws
Procedure
logo board
logo-board cable
Procedure
Replacing the Logo Board
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Display Mini-Card Cable
2 Peel off the display mini-card cable from the display back-cover
Procedure
3 Lift the display mini-card cable off the display back-cover
Removing the Display Mini-Card Cable
Procedure
Replacing the Display Mini-Card Cable
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Display-Light Boards
display back-cover
Procedure
Mylar tapes
display-light boards
Procedure
Replacing the Display-Light Boards
Postrequisites
Prerequisites
Removing the Camera
screw
Procedure
camera
camera cable
Procedure
Replacing the Camera
Postrequisites
Entering System Setup
System Setup
Overview
System Setup Options
System Setup Screens
Allows you to enable or disable the on-board
Displays the type of mSATA device installed
adapters and display an error on the screen
display warning messages when you use AC
Allows you to choose if the computer should
Displays the battery health
Battery Health
Allows you to enable or disable this port for
Allows you to disable or enable the external
Advanced Menu-Performance Options
Security Menu
Exit Menu
2 Go to dell.com/support
Flashing the BIOS
4 Click Drivers and Downloads