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System board – Dell Alienware Area 51 (Late 2009) User Manual

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CHAPTER 16: SYSTEM BOARD

System Board

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety

information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your

computer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel(s).

WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including

side panels, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on

your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™

is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with

hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly

could damage your system board. For information on contacting Dell,

see your

Desktop Manual.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a

wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal

surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).