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Alienware 17 R1, P18E owner manual Removing the Media-Card Reader, Replacing the Media-Card Reader

Models: P18E 17 R1

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41	Removing the I/O Board	69
	Prerequisites	69
	Procedure	70
42	Replacing the I/O Board	71
	Procedure	71
	Postrequisites	71
43	Removing the Media-Card Reader	72
	Prerequisites	72
	Procedure	73
44	Replacing the Media-Card Reader	74
	Procedure	74
	Postrequisites	74
45	Removing the Display Mini-Card	75
	Prerequisites	75
	Procedure	76
46	Replacing the Display Mini-Card	77
	Procedure	77
	Postrequisites	77
47	Removing the Power-Adapter Port	78
	Prerequisites	78
	Procedure	79
48	Replacing the Power-Adapter Port	80
	Procedure	80
	Postrequisites	80
49	Removing the System Board	81
	Prerequisites	81
	Procedure	82
50	Replacing the System Board	84
	Procedure	84
	Postrequisites	84
	Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS	86

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Alienware 17 R1, P18E Removing the Media-Card Reader, Replacing the Media-Card Reader, Removing the Display Mini-Card

Contents

Regulatory type P18E001 AlienwareOwner’s Manual Computer model Alienware 17 R1 Regulatory model P18E2013 Dell Inc Notes, Cautions, and Warnings8 Replacing the Memory Modules 3 and 1 Before Working Inside Your Computer2 After Working Inside Your Computer 7 Removing the Memory Modules 3 andReplacing the Secondary Hard Drive Removing the Wireless Mini-CardReplacing the Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Secondary Hard DriveReplacing the Video-Card Heat Sink Removing the Processor Heat SinkReplacing the Processor Heat Sink Removing the Video-Card Heat SinkReplacing the Status-Light Board Removing the Power-Button BoardReplacing the Power-Button Board Removing the Status-Light BoardRemoving the Media-Card Reader Removing the Power-Adapter PortReplacing the Power-Adapter Port Entering the Service Tag in the BIOSReplacing the Display Assembly Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Display AssemblyReplacing the Display-Light Boards Removing the Display Mini-Card CableReplacing the Display Mini-Card Cable Removing the Display-Light BoardsFlashing the BIOS ContentsSystem Setup Entering System SetupBefore You Begin Before Working Inside Your ComputerRecommended Tools Safety Instructions After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Base Cover ProcedureProcedure Replacing the Base CoverPrerequisites Removing the BatteryProcedure Postrequisites Replacing the BatteryProcedure Prerequisites Removing the Memory Modules 3 and2 memory-module Procedurememory-module connector computer baseProcedure Replacing the Memory Modules 3 andPostrequisites Procedure Removing the Primary Hard DrivePrerequisites screws 3 Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive5 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive Removing the Primary Hard DriveProcedure Replacing the Primary Hard DrivePostrequisites Procedure Removing the Secondary Hard DrivePrerequisites hard -drive bracket 5 Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive7 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive Removing the Secondary Hard DriveProcedure Replacing the Secondary Hard DrivePostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Third Hard Drive Optionalhard-drive cable Proceduretertiary hard-drive assembly pull tabscrews 4 Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive6 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive Removing the Third Hard Drive OptionalProcedure Replacing the Third Hard Drive OptionalPostrequisites Procedure Removing the Wireless Mini-CardPrerequisites mini-card connector 2 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini-cardRemoving the Wireless Mini-Card wireless mini-cardProcedure Replacing the Wireless Mini-CardPostrequisites captive screws Removing the Processor FanProcedure PrerequisitesProcedure Replacing the Processor FanPostrequisites screws Removing the Video-card FanProcedure PrerequisitesRemoving the Video-card Fan Replacing the Video-card Fan Replacing the Video-card FanProcedure PostrequisitesProcedure Removing the Processor Heat SinkPrerequisites Procedure Replacing the Processor Heat SinkPostrequisites Procedure Removing the Video-Card Heat SinkPrerequisites Procedure Replacing the Video-Card Heat SinkPostrequisites Procedure Removing the Video CardPrerequisites Procedure Replacing the Video CardPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Palm RestProcedure computer base palm-rest assembly4 Push down the palm-rest tabs to release them from the computer base Removing the Palm Rest5 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible Procedure Replacing the Palm RestPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Memory Modules 1 and2 computer base Procedurememory-module connector memory-moduleProcedure Replacing the Memory Modules 1 andPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the KeyboardProcedure Removing the Keyboard Procedure Replacing the KeyboardPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Power-Button BoardProcedure Procedure Replacing the Power-Button BoardPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Status-Light Boardlatch Procedurepower-button board cable screwsProcedure Replacing the Status-Light BoardPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Keyboard Daughter BoardProcedure Procedure Replacing the Keyboard Daughter BoardPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Speakersscrews Procedurespeaker cable left-speakerProcedure Replacing the SpeakersPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the I/O BoardRemoving the I/O Board Procedure1 Disconnect the right tron-lights cable from the I/O board 2 Remove the screws that secure the I/O board to the system boardProcedure Replacing the I/O BoardPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Media-Card Readerlatches Procedurestatus-light cable media-card reader cableProcedure Replacing the Media-Card ReaderPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Display Mini-Cardlatch Proceduremini-card connector display mini-card cableProcedure Replacing the Display Mini-CardPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Power-Adapter Portpower-adapter port cable Procedurepower-adapter port bracket power-adapter portProcedure Replacing the Power-Adapter PortPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the System BoardProcedure screws 2 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base5 Remove the processor. See Removing the Processor on page Removing the System BoardProcedure Replacing the System BoardPostrequisites 15 Replace the base cover. See Replacing the Base Cover on page 14 Replace the battery. See Replacing the Battery on pageReplacing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS2 Press F2 during POST to enter the system setup program 1 Turn on the computerPrerequisites Removing the Coin-Cell Batterycoin-cell-battery Procedure2 Lift the coin-cell battery off the system board Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryProcedure Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the ProcessorZIF-socket Procedurescrewdriver processorProcedure Replacing the ProcessorPostrequisites Replacing the Processor 16 Replace the base cover. See Replacing the Base Cover on pagePrerequisites Removing the Display Assemblyantenna cables routing guide Procedurescrews computer base4 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible Procedure Replacing the Display AssemblyPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Display Bezeldisplay bezel Proceduredisplay back-cover Procedure Replacing the Display BezelPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Display Hingesdisplay back-cover Procedure2 Lift the display hinges off the display back-cover Removing the Display HingesProcedure Replacing the Display HingesPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Display Paneldisplay back-cover Proceduredisplay panel screwsProcedure Replacing the Display PanelPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Logo Boardlogo-board cable Procedurescrews logo boardProcedure Replacing the Logo BoardPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Display Mini-Card CableRemoving the Display Mini-Card Cable Procedure2 Peel off the display mini-card cable from the display back-cover 3 Lift the display mini-card cable off the display back-coverProcedure Replacing the Display Mini-Card CablePostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Display-Light Boardsdisplay-light boards Proceduredisplay back-cover Mylar tapesProcedure Replacing the Display-Light BoardsPostrequisites Prerequisites Removing the Cameracamera cable Procedurescrew cameraProcedure Replacing the CameraPostrequisites Entering System Setup System SetupOverview System Setup Options System Setup ScreensAllows you to enable or disable the on-board Displays the type of mSATA device installedadapters and display an error on the screen display warning messages when you use ACAllows you to choose if the computer should Allows you to disable or enable the external Battery HealthDisplays the battery health Allows you to enable or disable this port forAdvanced Menu-Performance Options Security Menu Exit Menu 2 Go to dell.com/support Flashing the BIOS4 Click Drivers and Downloads