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Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R7
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Computer Model: Inspiron 7386
Regulatory Model: D03X
Regulatory Type: D03X003
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  • Page 1 Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R7 Service Manual Computer Model: Inspiron 7386 Regulatory Model: D03X Regulatory Type: D03X003...
  • Page 2 Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before working inside your computer................10 ..............................10 Before you begin After working inside your computer................11 Safety instructions......................12 ......................12 Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection ............................13 ESD field service kit ......................13 Components of an ESD field service kit ..........................13 ESD protection summary ........................14 Transporting sensitive components ............................14...
  • Page 4 Replacing the battery......................31 ................................31 Procedure ..............................31 Post-requisites Removing the battery case....................32 ..............................32 Prerequisites ................................. 32 Procedure Replacing the battery case....................33 ................................. 33 Procedure ..............................33 Post-requisites Removing the hard drive....................34 ..............................34 Prerequisites .................................34 Procedure Replacing the hard drive....................36 .................................36 Procedure ..............................37...
  • Page 5 Removing the I/O board....................50 ..............................50 Prerequisites ................................ 50 Procedure Replacing the I/O board....................51 ..............................51 Post-requisites Removing the drive-bay heat sensor cable..............52 ..............................52 Prerequisites .................................52 Procedure Replacing the drive-bay heat sensor cable..............54 .................................54 Procedure ..............................55 Post-requisites Removing the memory modules..................56 ..............................
  • Page 6 Removing the coin-cell battery..................68 ..............................68 Prerequisites .................................68 Procedure Replacing the coin-cell battery..................69 .................................69 Procedure ..............................69 Post-requisites Removing the top fan....................... 70 ..............................70 Prerequisites .................................70 Procedure Replacing the top fan......................71 ................................71 Procedure ..............................71 Post-requisites Removing the logo board....................72 ..............................
  • Page 7 Replacing the front-bezel heat-sensor cable..............82 ................................. 82 Procedure ..............................83 Post-requisites Removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly............84 ..............................84 Prerequisites .................................84 Procedure Replacing the processor liquid-cooling assembly............86 .................................86 Procedure ..............................87 Post-requisites Removing the processor....................88 ..............................88 Prerequisites ................................. 88 Procedure Replacing the processor....................
  • Page 8 Removing the front bezel ....................108 ..............................108 Prerequisites ............................... 108 Procedure Replacing the front bezel....................110 ................................110 Procedure ..............................111 Post-requisites Removing the rear bezel....................112 ..............................112 Prerequisites ................................112 Procedure Replacing the rear bezel....................115 ................................115 Procedure ..............................115 Post-requisites Removing the base panel....................
  • Page 9 Replacing the antenna cables..................130 ............................... 130 Procedure ..............................130 Post-requisites Device drivers........................131 ......................131 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility ..............................131 Video drivers ............................131 Intel Serial IO driver ......................131 Intel Trusted Execution Engine Interface ..........................131 Intel Virtual Button driver ..........................131 Wireless and Bluetooth drivers System setup........................

  • Page 10: Before Working Inside Your Computer

    Before working inside your computer NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Before you begin Save and close all open files and exit all open applications. Shut down your computer. Click Start → Power →...

  • Page 11: After Working Inside Your Computer

    After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer.

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels.

  • Page 13: Esd Field Service Kit

    • When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the anti-static packing material until you are ready to install the component. Before unwrapping the anti-static packaging, ensure that you discharge static electricity from your body. •...

  • Page 14: Transporting Sensitive Components

    Transporting sensitive components When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport. Lifting equipment Adhere to the following guidelines when lifting heavy weight equipment: CAUTION: Do not lift greater than 50 pounds.

  • Page 15: Recommended Tools

    Recommended tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Philips screwdriver #1 • Philips screwdriver #2 • Torx #20 (T20) screwdriver • Flat-head screwdriver • Plastic scribe...

  • Page 16: Screw List

    Screw list NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered. Table 1. Screw list Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image Stability foot Computer #6-32x6 Security-cable slot latch Computer M2x3 Battery-case door Battery case M2x5.7 Battery case Chassis #6-32x5.2 Hard-drive assembly Chassis...
  • Page 17 Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image Top fan Chassis #6-32x6 Logo board Chassis #6-32x6 Logo board Bracket #6-32x6 Solid-state drive System board M2x2.5 PCI fan Chassis M3x5.25 Fan shroud PCI fan M5x10 Processor liquid-cooling Chassis #6-32x6 assembly Power-supply unit Chassis #6-32x6 System-board...
  • Page 18 Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image Base panel Chassis #6-32x6 Base panel Chassis #6-32x6 Antennas Chassis #6-32x6...

  • Page 19: Technical Overview

    Technical overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

  • Page 20: Left View

    Left view Figure 2. Left view processor liquid-cooling assembly fan graphics card system board power-supply unit AlienFX side-panel connector PCI fan processor liquid-cooling assembly pump memory modules top fan...

  • Page 21: System-Board Components

    System-board components processor-power connector (CPU PWR1) processor liquid-cooling assembly pump-fan connector (PUMP_FAN1) processor liquid cooling-assembly fan (LCM_FAN1) audio connector (FP_AUDIO1) PCI-Express slot (SLOT1) CMOS reset jumper (CMOS_CLR) coin-cell battery socket (BAT1) PCI-Express slot (SLOT3) PCI-Express slot (SLOT4) WLAN connector (M2_WLAN1) PCI-Express slot (SLOT5) PCI-Express slot (SLOT6) solid-state drive slot (M2_SSD1)

  • Page 22: I/O-Board Components

    U.2 SSD connector Advanced Technology xTended (ATX) power connector (ATX PWR1) processor liquid-cooling assembly fan connector top fan connector (TOP_FAN1) (MID_FAN1) memory-module slot (DIMM2) memory-module slot (DIMM1) processor socket (CPU1) memory-module slot (DIMM3) memory-module slot (DIMM4) I/O-board components NOTE: The location of the connectors may vary based on the selections you made at the time of purchase. Figure 3.

  • Page 23: Lifting The Computer

    Lifting the computer Procedure With both hands, hold the handle located on top of the computer. Lift the computer.

  • Page 24: Removing The Stability Foot

    Removing the stability foot WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 25 Tilt the computer back to the upright position.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Stability Foot

    Replacing the stability foot WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 27 Tilt the computer back to the upright position.

  • Page 28: Removing The Side Panels

    Removing the side panels WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Side Panels

    Replacing the side panels WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 30: Removing The Battery

    Removing the battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 32: Removing The Battery Case

    Removing the battery case WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Battery Case

    Replacing the battery case WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 34: Removing The Hard Drive

    Removing the hard drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 35 Slide and remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket. NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 6 to remove any other hard drives (HDD2 and HDD3) installed in your computer.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Hard Drive

    Replacing the hard drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 37: Post-Requisites

    Post-requisites Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”. Replace the stability foot.

  • Page 38: Removing The U.2 Solid-State Drive

    Removing the U.2 solid-state drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 39 Lift the U.2 solid-state drive off the hard-drive assembly bracket. Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) that secures the U.2 fan to the hard-drive assembly bracket. Remove the U.2 fan from the hard-drive assembly bracket.

  • Page 40: Replacing The U.2 Solid-State Drive

    Replacing the U.2 solid-state drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 41: Post-Requisites

    Post-requisites Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”. Replace the stability foot.

  • Page 42: Removing The Right Alienfx Side-Panel Connector

    Removing the right AlienFX side-panel connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 43 Remove the cable routing through the slot on the bracket and lift the right AlienFX side-panel connector off the bracket.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Right Alienfx Side-Panel Connector

    Replacing the right AlienFX side-panel connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 45: Post-Requisites

    Post-requisites Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”. Replace the stability foot.

  • Page 46: Removing The Left Alienfx Side-Panel Connector

    Removing the left AlienFX side-panel connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 47 Remove the left AlienFX side-panel connector assembly from the chassis. Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the AlienFX side-panel connector to the bracket. Remove the cable routing through the slot on the bracket and lift the left AlienFX side-panel connector off the bracket.

  • Page 48: Replacing The Left Alienfx Side-Panel Connector

    Replacing the left AlienFX side-panel connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 49: Post-Requisites

    Connect the cable that connects the left AlienFX side-panel connector to the system board. See “I/O-board components”. Post-requisites Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”. Replace the stability foot.

  • Page 50: Removing The I/O Board

    Removing the I/O board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 51: Replacing The I/O Board

    Replacing the I/O board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 52: Removing The Drive-Bay Heat Sensor Cable

    Removing the drive-bay heat sensor cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 53 Push the release tab and pry the drive-bay heat-sensor cable off the chassis.

  • Page 54: Replacing The Drive-Bay Heat Sensor Cable

    Replacing the drive-bay heat sensor cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 55: Post-Requisites

    Connect the drive-bay heat-sensor cable to the system board. See “system-board components”. Post-requisites Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”. Replace the stability foot.

  • Page 56: Removing The Memory Modules

    Removing the memory modules WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 57: Replacing The Memory Modules

    Replacing the memory modules WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 58: Removing The Graphics Card

    Removing the graphics card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 59 Lift the graphics card from the graphics-card slot.

  • Page 60: Replacing The Graphics Card

    Replacing the graphics card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 61: Post-Requisites

    Connect the power cables to the graphics card. NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2, and VGA3) varies depending on the video card installed. Post-requisites Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”. Replace the stability foot.

  • Page 62: Removing Multiple Graphics Cards

    Removing multiple graphics cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 63 Pull the clamp away from the bracket. NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2, and VGA3) varies depending on the video card installed. Press and hold the securing tab on the graphics-card connector, grasp the card by its top corner. Lift the graphics card from the graphics-card slot.

  • Page 64: Replacing Multiple Graphics Cards

    Replacing multiple graphics cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 65: Post-Requisites

    Connect the power cables to the graphics card. NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2, and VGA3) varies depending on the video card installed. Place the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards. Post-requisites Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.

  • Page 66: Removing The Wireless Card

    Removing the wireless card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 67: Replacing The Wireless Card

    Replacing the wireless card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 68: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Removing the coin-cell battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 69: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Replacing the coin-cell battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 70: Removing The Top Fan

    Removing the top fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 71: Replacing The Top Fan

    Replacing the top fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 72: Removing The Logo Board

    Removing the logo board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 73 Slide the logo board out of the chassis. Remove the six screws (#6-32x6) that secure the logo board to the bracket. Remove the logo board from the bracket.

  • Page 74: Replacing The Logo Board

    Replacing the logo board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 75: Post-Requisites

    Route and connect the respective cables to the logo board. Post-requisites Replace the fan. Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”. Replace the stability foot.

  • Page 76: Removing The Solid-State Drive

    Removing the solid-state drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 77: Replacing The Solid-State Drive

    Replacing the solid-state drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 78: Removing The Pci Fan

    Removing the PCI fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 79: Replacing The Pci Fan

    Replacing the PCI fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 80: Removing The Front-Bezel Heat Sensor Cable

    Removing the front-bezel heat sensor cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 81 Push the release tab and pry the front-bezel heat-sensor cable off the chassis.

  • Page 82: Replacing The Front-Bezel Heat-Sensor Cable

    Replacing the front-bezel heat-sensor cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 83: Post-Requisites

    Post-requisites Replace the fan. Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”. Replace the stability foot.

  • Page 84: Removing The Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly

    Removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 85 Slide and lift the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan and processor liquid-cooling assembly pump out of the chassis.

  • Page 86: Replacing The Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly

    Replacing the processor liquid-cooling assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 87: Post-Requisites

    Connect the processor liquid-cooling assembly pump-fan cable to the system board. Post-requisites Replace the memory modules. Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”. Replace the stability foot.

  • Page 88: Removing The Processor

    Removing the processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 89 Slide the processor cover off the processor slot. CAUTION: When removing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket. Remove the processor from the tabs on the processor cover. Lift the processor off the processor cover.

  • Page 90: Replacing The Processor

    Replacing the processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 91: Post-Requisites

    In the order as indicated on the processor shield (1,2,3), tighten the captive screws that secure the processor shield to the system board. Post-requisites Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly. Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”. Replace the stability foot.

  • Page 92: Removing The Power-Supply Unit

    Removing the power-supply unit WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 93 Lift the power-supply unit cover away from the chassis. Slide the power-supply unit out through the back of the chassis and remove it from the computer. Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the metal bracket to the power-supply unit. Remove the metal bracket from the power-supply unit.

  • Page 94: Replacing The Power-Supply Unit

    Replacing the power-supply unit WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 95: Post-Requisites

    Align the notch on the power-supply unit cover with the tab on the chassis. Replace the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the power-supply unit to the bezel. Connect the power cable to the power-supply unit. Post-requisites Replace the graphics cards multiple graphics cards.

  • Page 96: Removing The System Board

    Removing the system board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 97 Lift the system-board assembly out of the chassis. Remove the processor.

  • Page 98: Replacing The System Board

    Replacing the system board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 99 Replace the fan. Replace the wireless card. Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”. Replace the stability foot.

  • Page 100: Removing The Handle Bars

    Removing the handle bars WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 101 Press the rear-handle bar to release the securing tab and remove the rear-handle bar. Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the front handle-bar to the left side of the chassis. Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the front handle-bar to the right side of the chassis.
  • Page 102 Press the front-handle bar to release the securing tab and remove the front-handle bar. Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the bottom handle-bar to the left side of the chassis. Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the bottom handle-bar to the right side of the chassis.
  • Page 103 Press the bottom-handle bar to release the securing tab and remove the bottom-handle bar.

  • Page 104: Replacing The Handle Bars

    Replacing the handle bars WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 105 Replace the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the bottom-handle bar to the right side of the chassis. Align and place the front-handle bar on the slot and snap the front-handle bar to the chassis. Replace the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the front-handle bar to the left side of the chassis.

  • Page 106: Post-Requisites

    Replace the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the front-handle bar to the right side of the chassis. Align and place the rear-handle bar on the slot and snap the rear-handle bar to the chassis. Replace the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the rear-handle bar to the left side of the chassis. Replace the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the rear-handle bar to the right side of the chassis.
  • Page 107 Replace the stability foot.

  • Page 108: Removing The Front Bezel

    Removing the front bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 109 Pull the front bezel off the chassis.

  • Page 110: Replacing The Front Bezel

    Replacing the front bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 111: Post-Requisites

    Replace the two screws (6-32x5.2) from inside, securing the front bezel to the left side of the chassis. Post-requisites Replace the handle bars. Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”. Replace the stability foot.

  • Page 112: Removing The Rear Bezel

    Removing the rear bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 113 Open the securing clip which secures the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable to the chassis. Remove the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable from the routing guides on the chassis. Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the power-supply unit cover to the back of the chassis. Lift the power-supply unit cover away from the chassis.
  • Page 114 13 Remove the rear bezel from the chassis and remove the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable from the slot on the chassis.

  • Page 115: Replacing The Rear Bezel

    Replacing the rear bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 116: Removing The Base Panel

    Removing the base panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 117 Release the tabs from inside the chassis on the left side, securing the base panel to the left side of the chassis. Figure 4. Removing the base panel tabs (2) screws (3) chassis Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) from inside, securing the base panel to the right side of the chassis.
  • Page 118 Release the tabs from inside the chassis on the right side, securing the base panel to the right side of the chassis. Figure 5. Removing the base panel screws (2) tabs (2) chassis...
  • Page 119 Remove the base panel from the chassis. Figure 6. Removing the base panel base panel chassis...

  • Page 120: Replacing The Base Panel

    Replacing the base panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 121: Removing The Top Tron-Lighting Cable

    Removing the top tron-lighting cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 122 Peel the tape that secures the top tron-lighting cables to the chassis and lift the top tron-lighting cables.

  • Page 123: Replacing The Top Tron-Lighting Cable

    Replacing the top tron-lighting cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 124: Removing The Bottom Tron-Lighting Cable

    Removing the bottom tron-lighting cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 125 Remove the bottom tron-lighting cables from the slot on the chassis.

  • Page 126: Replacing The Bottom Tron-Lighting Cable

    Replacing the bottom tron-lighting cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 127: Removing The Antenna Cables

    Removing the antenna cables WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.
  • Page 128 Slide the antenna cable through the slot on the chassis. Turn the chassis over. Remove the antenna cables from the routing guide on the chassis and slide the antenna cable through the slot on the chassis. 10 Peel the tape that secures the antenna cables to the chassis. 11 Remove the six screws (#6-32x6) that secure the antenna cables to the chassis.
  • Page 129 12 Pull the antenna cables from the slot on the chassis and remove.

  • Page 130: Replacing The Antenna Cables

    Replacing the antenna cables WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After working inside your computer.

  • Page 131: Device Drivers

    Device drivers Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility In the Device Manager, check if the chipset driver is installed. Install the Intel chipset updates from www.dell.com/support. Video drivers In the Device Manager, check if the video driver is installed. Install the video driver update from www.dell.com/support. Intel Serial IO driver In the Device Manager, check if the Intel Serial IO driver is installed.

  • Page 132: System Setup

    System setup NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not be displayed. BIOS overview CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly.

  • Page 133: System Setup Options

    Build Date Displays the BIOS release date. Product Information Product Name Displays the product name. Default: Alienware Area-51 Set Service Tag Allows you to enter the service tag of your computer. Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of your computer.
  • Page 134 Main Discrete Graphics 1 Displays the first discrete graphics installed on your computer. Discrete Graphics 2 Displays the second discrete graphics installed on your computer. Discrete Graphics 3 Displays the third discrete graphics installed on your computer. Device Information First HDD Displays the first HDD device information.
  • Page 135 Advanced Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled. Default: Enabled in S5 Only. Auto Power On Enable to set the computer to turn on automatically every day or on a preselected date and time. This option can be configured only if the Auto On Time is set to Everyday, Weekdays, or Selected Days.

  • Page 136: Clearing Cmos Settings

    Table 7. System setup options—Boot menu Boot Boot Configuration Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Allows you to enable or disable the F1 screen. Default: All, but KB. Secure Boot Control Allows you to enable or disable the secure boot control. Default: Disabled.

  • Page 137: Clearing Forgotten Passwords

    Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3. Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”. 10 Replace the stability foot. Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer.
  • Page 138 Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3. Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”. 10 Replace the stability foot.

  • Page 139: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Flashing the BIOS You may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board. Follow these steps to flash the BIOS: Turn on your computer. Go to www.dell.com/support. Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.

  • Page 140: Running The Epsa Diagnostics

    Running the ePSA diagnostics Turn on your computer. As the computer boots, press the F12 key as the Dell logo appears. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. Click the arrow at the bottom left corner. Diagnostics front page is displayed. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner to go to the page listing.

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