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CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
Removing and Replacing the Side Panel
CAUTION: Before removing the side panel, disconnect the power cable
from your desktop.
To remove the side panel:
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 36.
NOTE: Ensure that you remove the security cable from the security cable
slot (if applicable).
Slide the latch to the right to unlock the release panel.2.
Lift the release panel to open the side panel.3.
Place the side panel in a secure location.4.
NOTE: eater lighting (available only on Alienware Aurora ALX) turns on
automatically when the side panel is removed. eater lighting is powered
by internal batteries.
To replace the side panel, push the side panel against the side of the computer
until it locks into place.
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1 release panel 2 security cable slot
3 latch 4 side panel