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Shrouds

Alienware Aurora Service Manual

  Opening the PCI Shroud

  Closing the PCI Shroud

  Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud

  Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud


WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer panels, bezels, filler brackets, etc.) removed.
WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

Opening the PCI Shroud

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Remove the left side-panel (see Removing the Left Side-Panel).

  3. Press the shroud button and rotate the PCI shroud away from the chassis.

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PCI shroud

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shroud button


Closing the PCI Shroud

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Lower the PCI shroud into the chassis until it clicks into place.

  3. Replace the left side-panel (see Replacing the Left Side-Panel).

  4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.


Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Remove the left side-panel (see Removing the Left Side-Panel).

  3. Open the PCI shroud (see Opening the PCI Shroud).

  4. Press the tabs and slide the drive-bay shroud towards the back of the chassis.

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tabs (2)

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drive-bay shroud


Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Align the drive-bay shroud with the slots on the chassis.

  3. Slide the drive-bay shroud toward the front of the chassis until it clicks into place.

  4. Close the PCI shroud (see Closing the PCI Shroud).

  5. Replace the left side-panel (see Replacing the Left Side-Panel).

  6. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.


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