Alienware Aurora Service Manual
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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. |
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WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer panels, bezels, filler brackets, etc.) removed. |
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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). |
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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. |
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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). |
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memory module(s) (4) |
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PCI-Express card(s) (2) |
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optical drive(s) (3) |
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hard-drive(s) (4) |
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NOTE: The location of the connectors may vary based on the selections you made at the time of purchase. |
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processor power connector (PWR2) |
2 |
processor socket (CPU1) |
3 |
heat-sink fan connector (VRM_FAN) |
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processor fan connector (CPU_FAN) |
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memory-module connector (DIMM1) |
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memory-module connector (DIMM2) |
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memory-module connector (DIMM3) |
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memory-module connector (DIMM4) |
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main power connector (PWR1) |
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front USB connector (FUSB3_0) |
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battery socket (BAT1) |
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serial ATA drive connectors (SATA1_2) |
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serial ATA drive connectors (SATA3_4) |
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serial ATA drive connectors (SATA5_6) |
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front panel connector (FRONT_PANEL) |
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USB connector (USB1) |
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USB connector (USB2) |
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CMOS jumper (CLEAR_CMOS) |
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Low pin count debug header (LPC) |
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IEEE 1394 connector (1394) |
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serial port connector (COM1) |
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front audio connector (FRONT_AUDIO) |
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password jumper (PASSWORD) |
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PCI-Express x1 connector (SLOT4) |
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PCI-Express x16 connector (SLOT3) |
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PCI-Express x1 connector (SLOT2) |
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PCI-Express x16 connector (SLOT1) |
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eSATA connector (ESATA) |
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NOTE: The location of the connectors may vary based on the selections you made at the time of purchase. |
1 FlexBay connector (FLEXBAY) 2 drive-bay shroud battery connector (FRONT_BEZEL) 3 AlienHead connector (HEAD1) 4 PCI-fan connector (FAN_PCI) 5 left side-panel contact board connector (SIDE_L) 6 WiFi/Bluetooth connector (BLUETOOTH) 7 power-LED board connector (BLINK) 8 wireless connector (WIRELESS) 9 hard-drive LED connector (HDD_LED1) 10 hard-drive LED connector (HDD_LED2) 11 USB connector (MB_USB) 12 main-power connector (PWR1) 13 system-board lighting (MB_MIO) 14 hard-drive fan connector (FAN_HDD) 15 right side-panel connector (SIDE_R) 16 ODD sensors (ODD_SW) 17 ODD LED connector (ODD_LED) 18 front-default connector (FACTORY_DEFAULT) 19 Debug connector (DEBUG) 20 graphics-temperature sensor connector (GFX_TEMP) 21 graphics-pump connector (GFX_PUMP)