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. Lift the Mylar that covers the system board and right-I/O board.
2. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the right I/O-board cable connecting the right I/O-board and the system board.
3. Lift the right I/O-board cable off the right I/O-board and system board.
4. Disconnect the speaker cable from the right I/O-board.
5. Remove the three screws (M2x3) that secure the right I/O-board to the palm-rest assembly.
6. Lift the right I/O-board off the palm-rest assembly.
Installing the right I/O-board
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 right I/O-board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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