iFixit - Answers With Device "Dell Alienware 13 Series"

Dell Alienware 13 R3: Power button logo blinks red three times and it doesn’t boot up

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:42:48 -0700

I had a replaced my original battery a month ago, the laptop was working and there were not significant visible issues. But two days ago the laptop suddenly shut it self down when I plugged in the charger. Today it just wont open, every-time i try, it gives 3 red lights blink on power button.

⟐ Commented oktober 04, 2022 at 12:42 MST

Dell Alienware 13 R3: Is it normal for my new battery to be a little squishy?

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 10:23:43 -0700

I bought a new battery from ifixit, the center is slightly squishy. Is this normal, or should I send it back?

⟐ Commented december 07, 2024 at 10:23 MST

Dell Alienware 13: Why do I hear a crackling sound when listening to audio?

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:54:17 -0700

While listening to music, or any other audio, the sound quality is poor. I hear a crackling sound and the audio is muffled.

⟐ Answer accepted oktober 19, 2016 at 12:54 MST

Dell Alienware 13 R3: Killer 1535 WiFi Broke Antenna Connector

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:03:44 -0700

I was replacing the battery and when removing the Killer WiFi card and antenna leads I broke one of the connectors on the WiFi card. I purchased a new Intel AX200 WiFi card however, the connector from the old Killer 1535 card is still stuck in the cable. Any trick on how to remove it.

Thank you

Hi again Dan.

I think I figured out how to post the pictures, I could not do it on iPhone no option to import pictures was available however, using a laptop it was easy.

Initially only 1 broke off however, the second one broke off too so both are stuck in the antenna connectors.

in reading I saw that the problem was common on the Killer WiFi cards.

Any help and suggestions to remove the piece now stuck in each connector will be appreciated.

Thank you all

Picture 1 shows the antenna wires with the ring/collar that pulled off the WiFi card stuck inside of the connectors.

Picture 2 shows the WiFi board with the securing ring/collar pulled off it.

Picture 3 is an example of an undamaged WiFi card with both securing rings/collars in place.

⟐ Commented augustus 15, 2026 at 18:03 MST

Dell Alienware 13 R3: Power Button logo Blinking Red 2 Times only

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 03:17:45 -0700

When I turn on the laptop, the power is on but then it only flashes red 2 times and then it's gone and it repeat few times then it's off. Anyone know how to fix this?

⟐ Answer edited december 19, 2023 at 3:17 MST

Dell Alienware 13 R3: Red light flashes but does boot.

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:51:16 -0700

This a work computer that was gutted and by an ex-employee. I am trying to put it back together however it won’t boot. If I hold the power button down for a few seconds red light pulsate but not thing happens. No fans ramping up or nothing. Please help.

⟐ Answer accepted maart 02, 2020 at 9:51 MST

Dell Alienware 13: Battery not detected after replacement

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:38:21 -0700

My alienware 13r2 battery died, so I replaced it with one from BattPit (you can find them on amazaon). Now when I turn on my laptop there's an error message: the battery cannot be identified ... etc... wont charge.

My question is: does my laptop need a genuine Dell battery? Or can I somehow get this one from BattPit to work?

⟐ Commented januari 15, 2018 at 19:38 MST

Dell Alienware 13: Why is my laptop getting so hot?

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:54:33 -0700

Recently my laptop made a grinding sound. After the grinding sound stopped my laptop started to get really hot and doesn’t work at the normal speed. After about a week the symptoms have gotten worse and my laptop now randomly shuts off while in use.

⟐ Answer accepted oktober 19, 2016 at 12:54 MST

Dell Alienware 13: Why is my battery not charging?

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:49:05 -0700

When I plug in my computer the computer works and shows that it’s charging but when I disconnect the charging cable the computer turns off.

⟐ Answer accepted oktober 19, 2016 at 12:49 MST