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Right Side-Panel(s)

Alienware Aurora Service Manual

  Removing the Right-Side Top Panel

  Replacing the Right-Side Top Panel

  Removing the Lighting Board

  Replacing the Lighting Board

  Removing the Right-Side Middle Panel

  Replacing the Right-Side Middle Panel

  Removing the Right-Side Bottom Panel

  Replacing the Right-Side Bottom Panel


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 Right-Side Top Panel

  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 screw that secures the right-side top panel.

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screw

  1. Place the chassis in an upright position.

  2. Slide and pull the right-side top panel away from the chassis.

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right-side top panel


Replacing the Right-Side Top Panel

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Align the tabs on the right-side top panel with the slots on the chassis and slide the panel into position.

  3. Lay the computer on its side.

  4. Replace the screw that secures the right side-panel.

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

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

  7. 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.


Removing the Lighting Board

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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

  3. Disconnect the lighting-board cable from the connector on the master I/O board.

  4. Make a note of the lighting-board cable routing and remove it from the slot on the computer.

  5. Remove the three screws that secure the lighting board to the right-side middle panel.

  6. Lift the lighting board along with its cable away from the right-side middle panel.

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lighting board

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screws (3)


Replacing the Lighting Board

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Route the lighting-board cable through the slot on the computer.

  3. Connect the lighting-board cable to the connector on the master I/O board.

  4. Align the screw holes on the lighting board with the screw holes on the right-side middle panel.

  5. Replace the three screws that secure the lighting board to the right-side middle panel.

  6. Replace the right-side top panel (see Replacing the Right-Side Top 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.


Removing the Right-Side Middle Panel

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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

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

  4. Remove the two screws that secure the right-side middle panel to the chassis.

  5. Lift the right-side middle panel up and away from the chassis.

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screws (2)

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right-side middle panel


Replacing the Right-Side Middle Panel

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Align the right-side middle panel on top of the right-side bottom panel.

  3. Replace the two screws that secure the right-side middle panel to the chassis.

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

  5. Replace the right-side top panel (see Replacing the Right-Side Top 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.


Removing the Right-Side Bottom Panel

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Remove the hard-drive fan assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Fan Assembly).

  3. Remove the power-supply cover (see Removing the Power Supply).

  4. Disconnect the DC wire harness from the power supply.

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

  6. Remove the two screws that secure the right-side bottom panel to the chassis.

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screws (2)

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

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

  3. Slide and pull the right-side bottom panel away from the chassis.

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right-side bottom panel


Replacing the Right-Side Bottom Panel

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Align the tabs on the right-side bottom panel with the slots on the chassis and slide the panel into position.

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

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

  5. Replace the two screws that secure the right-side bottom panel to the chassis.

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

  7. Connect the DC wire harness to the power supply.

  8. Replace the power-supply cover (see Replacing the Power Supply).

  9. Replace the hard-drive fan assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Fan Assembly).

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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