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Theater-Lighting Batteries (Alienware Aurora ALX Only)

Alienware Aurora Service Manual

  Removing the Theater-Lighting Batteries

  Replacing the Theater-Lighting Batteries


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).
WARNING: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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 Theater-Lighting Batteries

  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. Turn the drive-bay shroud over.

  6. Open the theater-lighting battery compartment door.

  7. Remove the two batteries (AA rechargeable) from the theater-lighting battery compartment.

1

drive-bay shroud

2

theater-lighting battery-compartment door


Replacing the Theater-Lighting Batteries

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Insert the two new batteries (AA rechargeable) in the theater-lighting battery compartment.

  3. Close the theater-lighting battery-compartment door.

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

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

  6. 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 devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.


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