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Alienware Aurora R15 Service Manual

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Removing the power-supply unit (1350 W)

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the left-side cover.
  3. Remove the right-side cover.
  4. Remove the single-graphics card.
  5. Remove the rear-chassis fan.
  6. Remove the lower front-chassis fan.
NOTE:Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can route them correctly after you replace the power-supply unit. The cable management varies depending on the configuration of the graphics card selected.

About this task

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

Steps

  1. Disconnect the power-supply unit cables from the power-supply unit extension cables on the right side of the computer.

    Image: Removing the power-supply unit

  2. Note the cable routing when removing the power-supply unit cables through the slot on the right side of the computer.

    Image: Removing the power-supply unit

  3. Lay the computer on the right side.

    Image: Removing the power-supply unit

  4. Release the power-supply unit cables from the securing clip.
  5. Press the release clips on the power-supply connectors and disconnect the power-supply cables from the system board.
  6. Press the release clips on the graphics-card power connectors and disconnect the graphics-card power cables from the power-supply unit.
  7. Slide the release latch to the unlock position and lift the graphics-card bracket away from the graphics card.
  8. Remove the two screws (#6-32x1/4") that secure the power-supply unit bracket to the power-supply unit.
  9. Slide and lift the power-supply unit bracket from the power-supply unit.
  10. Remove the four screws (#6-32x1/4") that secure the power-supply unit to the chassis.
  11. Slide and lift the power-supply unit, along with the cables, off the chassis.

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