Alienware®M14x Service Manual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Regulatory model: P18G Regulatory type: P18G001
2011 - 02 Rev. A00
Before You Begin
Base Cover
Battery Pack
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Memory Module(s)
Center-Control Cover
Keyboard
Palm-Rest Assembly
Wireless Mini-Card(s)
Power-Button Board
Status-Light Board
Speakers
Subwoofer
Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Coin-Cell Battery
Display Assembly
Mini-Card Board
System Board
Thermal Fan
Thermal Cooling Assembly
Processor Module
System Setup
Flashing the BIOS
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.