Yes, 4 beeps indicate ram failure. Reseat memory module (ram) to see if it will make any difference. The computer might have more than one memory module. Please select Owner manual and view memory module removal in link below:
Unfortunately the genius' at Alienware designed the 17 to have the CMOS battery under the motherboard and not to be easily accessible. If you look at the wifi card you will be able to see it under the plastic framework right next to the wifi card. You can cut the plastic to pull it out or you can remove the motherboard.
I thought for sure this would be an easy coin cell battery removal. I didn't know coin cell battery would under the motherboard. Thanks for the information.
However, as mattybs pointed out, coin cell battery is under motherboard. This will require a lot of work therefore, disregard my suggestion. Hopefully reseating ram will fix the computer.
If you find memory module (ram)to be faulty or in need of a upgrade, check the prices for memory in links below:
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April 5th, 2020 19:00
Yes, 4 beeps indicate ram failure. Reseat memory module (ram) to see if it will make any difference. The computer might have more than one memory module. Please select Owner manual and view memory module removal in link below:
Alienware 17 Documentation
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/alienware-17/docs
And check out the video below as well:
Alienware 17 R1: Remove RAM
https://youtu.be/RBSg8RzDnRA
Since this is an older computer, you should also consider replacing the motherboard ( coin-cell) battery.
Specification - Coin-cell battery ( CR-2032)
Maoho
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April 6th, 2020 02:00
Thank you very much I will try as soon as possible! I know how to reseat RAM modules but where do I find the motherboard battery?
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April 6th, 2020 16:00
Unfortunately the genius' at Alienware designed the 17 to have the CMOS battery under the motherboard and not to be easily accessible. If you look at the wifi card you will be able to see it under the plastic framework right next to the wifi card. You can cut the plastic to pull it out or you can remove the motherboard.
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April 7th, 2020 06:00
mattyb3
I thought for sure this would be an easy coin cell battery removal. I didn't know coin cell battery would under the motherboard. Thanks for the information.
17r1 Alienware / Removing Coin Cell Battery:
LSUFAN51
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April 7th, 2020 07:00
Maoho
You can purchase the coin cell battery from dollar store, Walmart, Ebay or Amazon.
Amazon.com: CR2032 coin cell batteries
https://www.amazon.com/2032-coin-cell-batteries/s?k=2032+coin+cell+batteries
However, as mattybs pointed out, coin cell battery is under motherboard. This will require a lot of work therefore, disregard my suggestion. Hopefully reseating ram will fix the computer.
If you find memory module (ram)to be faulty or in need of a upgrade, check the prices for memory in links below:
Parts & Upgrades for your Alienware 17 R1
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/pfydresults/234874?categoryId=2999
Crucial US | DRAM, Solid State Drive (SSD) & Memory Upgrades
https://www.crucial.com/
Alienware r1 / Specification / Memory:
Connectors - Four SODIMM connectors
Type - Dual-channel DDR3L
Speed - Up to 1600 MHz
Configurations - supported 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, and 32 GB