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
Steps
1. Peel and remove the Mylar that covers the system board.
2. Disconnect and peel the Tron-light cable from the system board.
CAUTION: To prevent damaging your computer, ensure that the Tron-light cable has been disconnected from the
system board before removing the rear I/O-cover.
3. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the rear I/O-cover to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Remove the two screws (M2x4.5) that secure the rear I/O-cover to the palm-rest assembly.
5. Firmly grasp the sides of your computer with both hands and push the rubber feet on the rear I/O-cover outwards with your
thumbs to release the rear I/O-cover from the palm-rest assembly.
6. Lift the rear I/O-cover from the palm-rest assembly.
Installing the rear I/O-cover
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the rear I/O-cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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