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Alienware Aurora R15 Service Manual

Installing the power-supply unit (750 W)

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power-supply unit and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the power-supply unit

Image: Installing the power-supply unit

Steps

  1. Lay the computer on the right side.
  2. Slide and place the power-supply unit on the chassis.
  3. Align the screw holes on the power-supply unit with the screw holes on the chassis.
  4. Replace the four screws (#6-32x1/4") that secure the power-supply unit to the chassis.
  5. Align and place the power-supply unit bracket on the power-supply unit.
  6. Replace the two screws (#6-32x1/4") that secure the power-supply unit bracket to the power-supply unit.
  7. Replace the graphics-card bracket and slide the release latch to the lock position.
  8. Route the power-supply unit cables through the securing clip.
  9. Connect the power-supply cables to the system board.
  10. Connect the graphics-card power cables to the power-supply unit.
  11. Place the computer in an upright position.
  12. Route the power-supply unit cables through the slot on the right side of the computer.
  13. Connect the power-supply unit cables to the power-supply unit extension cables on the right side of the computer.

Next steps

  1. Install the right-side cover.
  2. Install the top cover.
  3. Install the left-side cover.
  4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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