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. Place the right I/O-board on the palm-rest assembly.
2. Align the screw holes on the right I/O-board with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
3. Replace the three screws (M2x3) that secure the right I/O-board to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the right I/O-board.
5. Using the alignment pins, connect the right I/O-board cable on the right I/O-board and the system board.
NOTE: The I/O-board cable is polarity sensitive. To prevent damage to your computer, ensure that the MB UMT end of the
cable is connected to the system board.
6. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the right I/O-board cable to the right I/O-board and system board.
Next steps
1. Install the 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two, if installed.
2. Install the 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two, if installed.
3. Install the battery.
4. Install the base cover.
5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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