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
System board
Removing the system board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one, if installed.
4. Remove the 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one, if installed.
5. Remove the
2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two, if installed.
6. Remove the 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two, if installed.
7. Remove the rear I/O-cover.
8. Remove the battery.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the system board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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