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
Removing the 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 slot two
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state
drive in M.2 slot two.
The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot two and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield to the M.2 2230 mounting bracket.
NOTE: A thermal shield is only present if the capacity of the solid-state drive is 512 GB or higher.
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