An Alienware computer case uses two AA batteries to power its special lighting effects.
Alienware's gaming computers are known for both their high performance and their lighting effects. The Alienware FX lighting system is a software-controllable network of LED lighting effects integrated into the computer case. Users can program the lights to respond to case interaction in a number of different ways. The lighting can change colors, fade or blink based on the user's instructions. These lighting effects are powered by AA batteries, independent of the computer's main power supply.
Instructions
Area-51 Systems
1. Shut down your computer and disconnect all cables from the tower. Press the computer's power button again after disconnecting the computer's power cable to discharge residual electricity from the system.
2. Lift the left-side release panel on the top of the computer and swing the left side panel away from the tower.
3. Locate the battery compartment in the front bottom corner of the case. Remove the compartment cover by pulling down on the tab and rotating the cover away from the compartment.
4. Remove the old AA batteries in the case and replace with fresh ones. The batteries supplied with the Alienware case are rechargeable and can be reused after being properly charged in a NiMH battery charger.
5. Close the battery compartment door and close the left-side case panel. Reconnect the cables to your computer and turn it back on.
Aurora Systems
6. Shut down your computer and disconnect all cables from the tower. Press the computer's power button again after disconnecting the computer's power cable to discharge residual electricity from the system.
7. Slide the latch at the top of the back panel of the computer, lift the left-side release panel on the top of the computer and swing the top of the left side panel away from the tower. Lift the panel up to remove it from the computer.
8. Press the release button on the PCI shroud and rotate the shroud away from the case. Squeeze in on the release tabs on the drive bay shroud and slide the shroud toward the back of the case. Disconnect the drive bay shroud battery cable from the connector on the motherboard.
9. Open the battery compartment door on the inside of the drive bay shroud. Remove the old AA batteries and replace with fresh ones. The batteries shipped with the case are rechargeable and can be reused after being properly charged in a NiMH battery charger.
10. Reconnect the drive bay shroud battery cable and replace the drive bay shroud. Replace the PCI shroud. Align the bottom of the left-side panel over the bottom of the chassis and lower it into place. Push the panel towards the center of the computer to lock it in position.
11. Reconnect all of the cables to your computer and turn it on.
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