Service Manual
Table Of Contents
- Alienware m17 R4 Service Manual
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Screw list
- Major components of Alienware m17 R4
- Base cover
- Solid state drive—M.2 slot one
- Solid state drive—M.2 slot two
- Solid state drive—M.2 slot three
- Battery
- Speakers
- Keyboard-controller board
- Touchpad
- Rear-I/O cover
- Display assembly
- Right I/O-board
- System board
- Left I/O-board
- Fan and heat-sink assembly
- Power-adapter port
- Power-button assembly
- Keyboard
- Palmrest
- Drivers and downloads
- System setup
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help and contacting Alienware
5. Touchpad
6. I/O-board cable
7. Solid-state drive support bracket
8. Right I/O-board
9. System board
10.Keyboard-controller board
11. Speakers
12. Palm rest
13. Display assembly
14. Left I/O-board
15.Keyboard
16.Keyboard bracket
17. Fan and heat-sink assembly
18.Power-button assembly
19.Power-button bracket
20.Power-adapter port
21. Power-adapter port bracket
22.Rear-I/O cover
Base cover
Removing the base cover
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer.
About this task
CAUTION: Ensure that all captive screws are loosened before prying up the base cover.
The following image indicates the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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