Alienware 14 Manuel du propriétaire

Alienware 14 Owner’s ManualComputer model: Alienware 14 Regulatory model: P39G Regulatory type: P39G001book.book Page 1

10 | Before You Begin CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components insid

100 | System SetupSystem Setup ScreensThe system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Informatio

System Setup | 101CPU CacheL1 Cache Displays the processor’s L1 cache size.L2 Cache Displays the processor’s L2 cache size.L3 Cache Displays the pro

102 | System SetupUSB Emulation Allows you to enable or disable the USB emulation feature. This feature defines how the BIOS, in the absence of a US

System Setup | 103USB debug Allows you to enable or disable this port for Windows debugging.External USB Ports Allows you to disable or enable the e

104 | System SetupApply New Bus Clock Frequency Applies the new bus clock frequency immediately, temporarily, or permanently.GT Overclocking Frequen

System Setup | 105Admin Password Allows you to set the administrator password. The administrator password controls access to the system setup utilit

106 | System SetupBoot Menu—LEGACY BOOTDiskette Drive (or Removable Drive)The computer attempts to boot from the floppy disk drive or an external dr

System Setup | 107Boot SequenceThis feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.Boot Options• Diskette Drive (or Removable Drive) — T

108 | System SetupChanging Boot Sequence for the Current BootYou can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from

Flashing the BIOS | 109Flashing the BIOSThe BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the B

After Working Inside Your Computer | 11After Working Inside Your ComputerAfter you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following:• Repla

12 | Removing the Base CoverRemoving the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo

Replacing the Base Cover | 13Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with

14 | Removing the BatteryRemoving the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your com

Replacing the Battery | 15Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c

16 | Removing the Memory Module(s)Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shi

Replacing the Memory Module(s) | 17Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s

18 | Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read t

Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional) | 19Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the secondary hard-drive assembly to the computer base

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indica

20 | Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)4 Turn the secondary hard-drive assembly over. 5 Remove the screw that secures the secondary hard-d

Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional) | 217 Remove the screws that secure the secondary hard-drive to the secondary hard-drive bracket.8 Slid

22 | Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read

Removing the Primary Hard-Drive | 23Removing the Primary Hard-Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that

24 | Removing the Primary Hard-DriveProcedure1 Lift the pull-tab to disconnect the primary hard-drive cable from the system-board connector. 2 Remov

Removing the Primary Hard-Drive | 254 Disconnect the interposer from the primary hard-drive connector. 5 Remove the screws that secure the prima

26 | Replacing the Primary Hard-DriveReplacing the Primary Hard-Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information th

Removing the Wireless Mini-Card | 27Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

28 | Removing the Wireless Mini-Card3 Slide and remove the wireless-mini card from the system-board connector.1 system-board connector 2 wireless mi

Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card | 29Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information th

Contents | 3Contents1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices. . . . 9

30 | Removing the mSATA cardRemoving the mSATA card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo

Replacing the mSATA card | 31Replacing the mSATA card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with

32 | Removing the Palm RestRemoving the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

Removing the Palm Rest | 33Procedure1Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the status-light board cable from the system-b

34 | Removing the Palm Rest3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.4 Using a plastic scribe, pry the palm-rest assembly fro

Removing the Palm Rest | 356 Release the connector latches to disconnect the flexi cable from the system board. 7 Follow the instructions from step

36 | Replacing the Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo

Removing the Power-Button Board | 37Removing the Power-Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

38 | Removing the Power-Button BoardProcedure1 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the connector on the status

Replacing the Power-Button Board | 39Replacing the Power-Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informatio

4 | Contents10 Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional) . . . . 22Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Pos

40 | Removing the Status-Light BoardRemoving the Status-Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that

Removing the Status-Light Board | 41Procedure1 Lift the connector latches and remove the power-button board and status-light board cables from t

42 | Replacing the Status-Light BoardReplacing the Status-Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information th

Removing the Speakers | 43Removing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c

44 | Removing the SpeakersProcedure1 Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly.2 Disconnect the speakers cable from the s

Replacing the Speakers | 45Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

46 | Removing the KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c

Removing the Keyboard | 47Procedure CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be caref

48 | Removing the Keyboard4 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly.5 Lift the keyboard bracket at an angle and

Removing the Keyboard | 498 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.9 Lift the keyboard and release it from the tabs on

Contents | 520 Replacing the Power-Button Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Po

50 | Replacing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 51Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s

52 | Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryProcedure1 Disconnect the coin-cell-battery cable from the system-board connector.2 Peel the coin-cell battery of

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery | 53Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

54 | Removing the FanRemoving the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer an

Removing the Fan | 55Procedure1 Peel off the tape on the fan and release the camera cable. 2 Disconnect the fan cable from the system-board connecto

56 | Replacing the FanReplacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer

Removing the Subwoofer | 57Removing the Subwoofer WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

58 | Removing the SubwooferProcedure1 Remove the screws that secure the subwoofer to the computer base.2 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the sys

Replacing the Subwoofer | 59Replacing the Subwoofer WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo

6 | Contents30 Replacing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 | Removing the Tron LightsRemoving the Tron Lights WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with

Removing the Tron Lights | 61Procedure1 Disconnect the tron-light cables from the system-board connectors.2 Note the routing of the tron-light cable

62 | Replacing the Tron LightsReplacing the Tron Lights WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped wit

Removing the Power-Adapter Port | 63Removing the Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

64 | Removing the Power-Adapter PortProcedure1 Disconnect the tron-light cable from the system-board connector. 2 Disconnect the tron light from the

Removing the Power-Adapter Port | 653 Remove the screw that secures the power-adapter port bracket to the computer base.4 Lift the power-adapter por

66 | Replacing the Power-Adapter PortReplacing the Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information th

Removing the Display Assembly | 67Removing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that

68 | Removing the Display AssemblyProcedure1 Close the display and turn the computer over.2 Disconnect the display and camera cables from the system

Removing the Display Assembly | 695 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.6 Remove the display, camera, and antenna cables

Contents | 740 Replacing the Display Bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70 | Replacing the Display AssemblyReplacing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s

Removing the Display Bezel | 71Removing the Display Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w

72 | Replacing the Display BezelReplacing the Display Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped

Removing the Display Hinges | 73Removing the Display Hinges WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped

74 | Replacing the Display HingesReplacing the Display Hinges WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipp

Removing the Display Panel | 75Removing the Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipp

76 | Removing the Display PanelProcedure1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display back-cover. 2 Carefully turn the display pa

Removing the Display Panel | 773 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the display-panel connector.4 Lift the connector latch and disc

78 | Replacing the Display PanelReplacing the Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped

Removing the Camera Module | 79Removing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w

8 | Contents50 Replacing the Display Light Boards. . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80 | Removing the Camera ModuleProcedure1 Loosen the captive screw that secures the camera module to the display back-cover.2 Disconnect the camera

Replacing the Camera Module | 81Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shi

82 | Removing the Logo BoardRemoving the Logo Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo

Removing the Logo Board | 83Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the logo board to the display back-cover. 2 Carefully rotate the logo board

84 | Replacing the Logo BoardReplacing the Logo Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with

Removing the Display Light Boards | 85Removing the Display Light Boards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

86 | Removing the Display Light Boards2 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera-module connector. 3 Note the routing of the camera cable and

Replacing the Display Light Boards | 87Replacing the Display Light Boards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informatio

88 | Removing the System BoardRemoving the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped wit

Removing the System Board | 89Procedure NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is located under the system badge. You must enter the Service Tag in

Before You Begin | 9Before You BeginTurn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files a

90 | Removing the System Board2 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 3 Lift the system board at an angle and remove

Replacing the System Board | 91Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w

92 | Removing the Processor Heat-SinkRemoving the Processor Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information th

Removing the Processor Heat-Sink | 93Procedure1 In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink), loosen the captive screws that secur

94 | Replacing the Processor Heat-SinkReplacing the Processor Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

Removing the Processor Module | 95Removing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shi

96 | Removing the Processor ModuleProcedure1 To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small Torx T8 screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw countercl

Replacing the Processor Module | 97Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s

98 | Replacing the Processor ModulePostrequisites1 Replace the processor heat-sink. See "Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink" on page 94.2 F

System Setup | 99System SetupOverviewUse system setup to:• Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM,