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Master I/O Board

Alienware Aurora Service Manual

  Removing the Master I/O Board

  Replacing the Master I/O Board


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 Master I/O Board

  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 PCI-fan assembly (see Removing the PCI-Fan Assembly).

  6. Disconnect all cables from the connectors on the master I/O board. Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly after installing the new master I/O board.

  7. Remove the four screws that secure the master I/O board to the chassis.

  8. Remove the master I/O board out of the chassis.

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screws (4)


Replacing the Master I/O Board

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Place the master I/O board in the chassis.

  3. Replace the four screws that secure the master I/O board to the chassis.

  4. Route and connect the cables that you removed from the connectors on the master I/O board.

NOTE: For information on master I/O board connectors, see Master I/O Board Components.
  1. Replace the PCI-fan assembly (see Replacing the PCI-Fan Assembly).

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

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

  4. 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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