M17 How To Guides (Courtesy of Alienware)

Hi everyone,
I'm not sure if it's been discovered yet, but there's quite a few simple guides on the Alienware website for the M17.

1 How can I see what system BIOS and keyboard controller BIOS versions are installed on my M17 mobile system? http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/...T0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9bTE3&p_li=&p_topview=1

2 How do I reseat or install a Mini-Card wireless card on the M17 mobile system?
http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/...T0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9bTE3&p_li=&p_topview=1

3 How do I reseat or install a TV-Tuner Mini-Card on the M17 mobile system?
http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/...T0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9bTE3&p_li=&p_topview=1

4 How do I reseat the touch sensitive panel cable of my M17 mobile system?
http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/...T0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9bTE3&p_li=&p_topview=1

5 How do I reseat the touchpad cable of the M17 mobile system?
http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/...T0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9bTE3&p_li=&p_topview=1

6 How do I reseat the CMOS battery on the M17 mobile system?
http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/...T0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9bTE3&p_li=&p_topview=1

7 How do I remove or install the keyboard of the M17 mobile system?
http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/...T0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9bTE3&p_li=&p_topview=1

8 How do I reseat or replace the memory of an M17 mobile system?
http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/...T0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9bTE3&p_li=&p_topview=1

9 How do I create / delete a RAID array on my M17 mobile system?
http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/...T0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9bTE3&p_li=&p_topview=1

10 How do I reseat or replace the hard drives of an M17 mobile system?
http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/...T0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9bTE3&p_li=&p_topview=1

11 How do I remove the service cover of an M17 mobile system?
http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/...T0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9bTE3&p_li=&p_topview=1

12 How do I connect and disconnect the AC Adapter of an M17 mobile system?
http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/...T0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9bTE3&p_li=&p_topview=1

13 How do I reseat or replace the optical drive of an M17 mobile system?
http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/...T0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9bTE3&p_li=&p_topview=1

14 How do I remove and install the battery of an M17 mobile system?
http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/...T0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9bTE3&p_li=&p_topview=1

15 New - Why does the volume knob of the M17 mobile system not stop when I spin it?
http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/...T0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9bTE3&p_li=&p_topview=1

 

nicee +rep

 

12 How do I connect and disconnect the AC Adapter of an M17 mobile system?

lol...

 

I know it sounds funny, but there have been a few users that tried to force the power connector into the coaxile port.

Gabe

 

Ugh I hate that I can't give you rep...

 

rep for you.

 

wow thats really helpful.
if i were to but a bluray drive to replace my dvd drive in the m17,
what are the dimensions the new drive would have to be?
or what are some of the exact drives i could buy?

 

I think laptop dvd drives are standardized, so any drive off of newegg or some other online store should fit right in, since the size is standardized.

 

nope 2.5" HDD comes in two different dimensions
9mm and 12mm - Alienware like many other laptops supports 9mm, just be sure that you get yourself a 9mm one. 3mm difference can create trouble sometimes.

 

Dimension are different on chassis

m17

Dimensions:
(W)15.65" (D)11.80" (H)1.7"

m9750

Dimensions:
(W)15.65" (D)11.75" (H)1.5"

 

He was referring to the disk drives (DVD, bluray,etc..), which are standardized for laptops, whereas the 12 mm hard drives you refer to were never meant for laptops anyway but that's another story . He could buy a dvd drive off of newegg and it would work perfectly.

 

i looked at new egg.
all of the drives look like desktop drives, and i didnt see an option for laptop

 

Hmmm... I wondered what the extra cable was for in the PCI-Express area (m15x) as the M17s look exactly the same...
Maybe I can stick a TV Card in? (If anywhere on earth sells em )

Tom

 

i'm sure you could.