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Alienware Aurora R8 Service Manual

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Procedure

  • NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can reroute them correctly after you replace the power supply.
  1. Lay the computer on the right side.
  2. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches to the unlock position. Image: Unlocking the power-supply unit cage latches
  3. Lift the power-supply unit cage while pressing and holding the graphics-card bracket. Image: Lifting the power-supply unit cage
  4. Rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis. Image: Rotating the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis
  5. Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
  6. Disconnect the power cables from the optical drive and hard drives.
  7. Disconnect the processor-power cable and system-board power cable from the system board. Image: Disconnecting the cables from the system board
  8. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis until the unit snaps into place.
  9. Remove the two screws (#6-32 X 1/4") that secure the power-supply unit bracket to the power-supply unit cage.
  10. Lift the power-supply unit bracket off the power-supply unit cage. Image: Removing the power-supply unit bracket
  11. Remove the four screws (#6-32 X 1/4") that secure the power-supply unit to the chassis.
  12. Lift the power-supply unit, along with the cables, off the chassis. Image: Removing the power-supply unit

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