Alienware m18 R2 Owner's Manual

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Installing the audio board

CAUTION:The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the audio board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Figure 1. Installing the audio board
Installing the audio board

Steps

  1. Connect the audio board to the system-board assembly.
  2. Align the screw holes on the audio board with the screw holes on the system-board assembly.
  3. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the audio board to the system-board assembly.
  4. Turn the system-board assembly over.

Next steps

  1. Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 25 in Installing the system board.
  2. Install the rear I/O cover.
  3. Install the top heat-sink.
  4. Install the small fan.
  5. Install the wireless card.
  6. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot three and four, if applicable.
  7. Install the M.2 2280 solid-state drive or M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot one and two, whichever is applicable.
  8. Install the memory module.
  9. Install the base cover.
  10. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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