Alienware Aurora R11 Service Manual

Installing the system board

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

The following images indicate the location of the system board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the system board

Align the ports on the system-board assembly with the slots on the chassis and align the system-board assembly in place.
Slide the system-board assembly to engage the latches that secure it to the chassis.
Replace the eight screws (#6-32) that secure the system-board assembly to the chassis.
Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system-board assembly.
NOTE For information on system-board connectors, see "system-board components".

Install the processor.
Install the single-graphics card or dual-graphics card, as applicable.
Install the processor liquid-cooling assembly or processor fan and heat-sink assembly, as applicable.
Install the wireless card.
Install the solid-state drive.
Install the memory modules.
Install the left-side cover.
Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
NOTE Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board.
NOTE Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.