Alienware Aurora ALX, R1, R2, R3, R4, May Crash Or Experience Blue Screen Errors Due to Graphics Card Power Cable (2024)

Table 2

Tables 1 and 2: Alienware Aurora Graphics Cards and Their Correct Power Connectors

1. Unplug the power cable from the back of the computer.
2. Press the power button for at least 5 seconds to discharge any remaining power.
3. Unplug all cables to external components including input devices, monitors, and speakers.
4. Open the computer cover (Figure 1).
   
   Figure 1: Opening the Side Panel on the Chassis on the Alienware Aurora

   Numbers reference image above:
   	Release Panel
   	Security Lock Slot
   	Security Lock Latch
   	Chassis Side Panel

5. Rotate the expansion card shroud to gain access to the expansion card(s) (Figure 3).
   
   Figure 2: Opening the Expansion Card Shroud

   Numbers reference image above:
   	Shroud Release
   	Expansion Card Shroud

6. Refer to Table 1 and attach the correct power connector (Figure 3) to the graphics card.
   
   Figure 3: A 2x3 Power Connector on a Graphics Card
7. Once the power connectors are correctly attached to the graphics card, close the chassis and turn the system on.
   
8. If you are having problems during dissasembly please refer to our Aurora Tear Down video.