Aurora R6/R7 U.
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Contents 1 Before working inside your computer............................................................................................................. 4 Before you begin ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................
1 Before working inside your computer NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Topics: • Before you begin • Safety instructions • Recommended tools Before you begin 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open applications. 2 Shut down your computer. Windows 10: Click or tap Start > Power > Shut down.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.
2 Installing the U.2 solid-state drive NOTE: Ensure that you remove the security cable and security screw from the security-cable slot—if applicable. 1 Remove the screw (#6-32 X 1/2") that secures the side-panel release latch to the chassis. 2 Pull the side-panel release latch. 3 Release the left-side cover away from the chassis and then lift it from the computer. Figure 1.
Figure 2. Removing the hard drive 7 1 data cable 2 power cable 3 hard-drive cage 4 release tabs 5 hard-drive carrier Place the U.2 solid-state drive in the hard-drive carrier and align the tabs on the carrier with the slots on the U.2 solid-state drive. Figure 3. Assembling the U.2 solid-state drive 1 hard-drive carrier 2 fan cable Installing the U.
3 8 U.2 solid-state drive Slide the U.2 solid-state drive assembly into the hard-drive cage until it snaps into place. Figure 4. U.2 solid-state drive assembly 1 9 solid-state drive assembly 2 chassis Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the unlock position. Figure 5.
Figure 6. Rotating the power-supply unit 11 1 power-supply unit cage 3 chassis 2 graphics-card bracket Rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis. Installing the U.
Figure 7. Rotating the power-supply unit 1 12 power-supply unit Lift to release the graphics-card bracket from the chassis. 10 Installing the U.
Figure 8. Removing the graphics card 1 graphics-card bracket 2 graphics card 13 Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. 14 Push the securing tab on the PCIe slot away from the graphics card, grasp the card by its top corner, and ease it out of the slot. Installing the U.
Figure 9. Removing the graphics card 1 power cables 2 releasing clips (2) 3 graphics card 4 securing tab 15 Slide the fan cable and the data and power cable through the power-supply unit cage. 16 Connect the fan cable to the system board. 17 Connect the power cable to the power-supply unit. 18 Connect the data cable to the connector on the solid-state drive adapter.
Figure 10. Connecting the cables 1 solid-state drive slot 2 screw 3 data cable 4 solid-state drive adapter 5 power cable 6 fan cable 20 Align the graphics card with the slot on the system board. 21 Place the graphics card into the slot and press down firmly until the graphics card snaps into place. 22 Connect the power cables to the graphics card. 23 Slide the tab on the graphics-card bracket into the slot on the chassis and snap it into place.
Figure 11. Connecting the power cable 1 chassis 2 power cable 26 Place the computer in an upright position. 27 Align the tabs on the left-side cover with the slots on the chassis. 28 Snap the left-side cover to lock it in place. Figure 12. Replacing the left-side cover 1 chassis 2 slots 3 tabs 4 left-side cover 29 Replace the screw (#6-32 X 1/2") that secures the side-panel release latch to the chassis. 14 Installing the U.
3 After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
4 Getting help and contacting Alienware Self-help resources You can get information and help on Alienware products and services using these online self-help resources: Table 1. Self-help resources Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on www.alienware.
