Installing Additional or Replacement Components | Dell P08G, 39YVG

CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL

OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

This chapter provides guidelines and instructions for increasing the processing power and storage space, by upgrading equipment. You can purchase components for your computer at www.dell.com or www.alienware.com.

NOTE: See the Service Manual at the Dell™ Support website, support.dell.com/manuals for installation instructions of all serviceable components. Parts purchased from Dell and Alienware will ship with specific replacement instructions.

CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

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Dell P08G001, M15x, 039YVGA00 manual Installing Additional or Replacement Components

Contents

Alienware M15x Mobile Manual Page Contents Appendix a General and Electrical Safety Precautions Introduction Introduction Setting UP Your Laptop Placing Your Laptop Before Setting Up Your LaptopProduct Documentation and Media Connect the AC Adapter Connect to the Internet Optional Connect the Network Cable Optional Set Up Microsoft Windows Setting Up a Wireless Connection Windows Your Laptop Getting to Know Front View Features Left View Features Right View Features Display Features Computer Base and Keyboard Features Touch Controls Status Lights On AC adapter Power Button Function Keys FI Suspend Mode Recharging the Battery Pack Battery PackBattery Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions Understanding Power Consumption Power Management Reducing Power Consumption Customizing Your Power Settings Connecting Devices Extending the Desktop Connecting External DisplaysConnecting a Display Connecting External Speakers Connecting a Non Plug and Play Printer Connecting PrintersConnecting a Plug and Play Printer Connecting FireWire Ieee 1394 Devices Connecting USB Devices Connecting Devices Using Your Laptop Using Removable Media and Cards Alienware Command CenterStealth Mode Using the Integrated Camera Using the Optical DriveUsing the Wireless Control Turning the Camera On and Off System Setup Configuring the BiosEntering System Setup System Setup Screens CPU System Setup Options Wireless Memory Channel Mode Adapter Exit Saving Using Your Laptop 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 door Captive screws Removing the Hard Drive Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Installing Additional or Replacement Components Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General Maintenance Pre-Boot System Assessment PSA Software Diagnostic Tools Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support Disc Alienware Diagnostics DVD or Blu-ray Disc movie does not play Answers to Common ProblemsCD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or Blu-ray Disc Drive Computer fails the Post SystemComputer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problems Hard Drive ProblemsAllow the computer to cool before turning it on Run Check Disk Keyboard Internet Memory Memory errors detected on startupDisplay If the display is blank Mouse is not working MouseIf the display is difficult to read Printer PowerPrinter does not turn on Printer does not print Speakers Game ControllersComputer does not recognize the game controller There is no sound from the speakers external System Recovery AlienRespawn Using AlienRespawnMicrosoft System Restore Factory System Recovery Password ProtectionAdvanced Recovery To Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc To Enable or Change Password SettingsAlienRespawn v2.0 Disc Dell DataSafe Local Backup System Recovery Basic Specifications USB Wled Type and dimensions Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning Computer SetupComputer Use Replacement Components or Accessories General Safety PrecautionsWhen You Should Contact Alienware Websites Appendix B Contacting Alienware Appendix C Important Information 039YVGA00