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Front Bezel

Alienware Aurora Service Manual

  Removing the Front Bezel

  Replacing the Front Bezel


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).

Removing the Front Bezel

  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. Remove the drive-bay shroud (see Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud).

  5. Remove the right-side top panel (see Removing the Right-Side Top Panel).

  6. Remove the lighting board (see Removing the Lighting Board).

  7. Remove the right-side middle panel (see Removing the Right-Side Middle Panel).

  8. Remove the right-side bottom panel (see Removing the Right-Side Bottom Panel).

  9. Remove the seven screws that secure the front bezel to the chassis.

  10. Disconnect the front bezel cables from the connectors on the master I/O board. Note the cable routing before disconnecting the cables.

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screws (7)

  1. Place the chassis in an upright position.

  2. Remove the three screws on the right side that secure the front bezel to the chassis.

  3. Pull the front bezel away from the chassis.

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front bezel

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screws (3)


Replacing the Front Bezel

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Align the front bezel with the front of the chassis.

  3. Replace the three screws on the right side that secure the front bezel to the chassis.

  4. Lay the chassis on its side.

  5. Route and connect the front-bezel cables to the connectors on the master I/O board.

  6. Replace the seven screws that secure the front bezel to the chassis.

  7. Replace the right-side bottom panel (see Replacing the Right-Side Bottom Panel).

  8. Replace the right-side middle panel (see Replacing the Right-Side Middle Panel).

  9. Replace the lighting board (see Replacing the Lighting Board).

  10. Replace the right-side top panel (see Replacing the Right-Side Top Panel).

  11. Replace the drive-bay shroud (see Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud).

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

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

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
  1. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.


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