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
NOTE: This step is only applicable to computers shipped with a Tobii eye tracker.
17. Remove the two (M2.5x5) screws that secure the fans to the palm-rest assembly.
18.Remove the five (M2x3) screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly.
19.Remove the three (M2x3) screws that secure the left I/O-board to the palm-rest assembly.
20.Lift the system board and the left I/O-board out of the palm-rest assembly.
NOTE: When lifting the system board, hold firmly on the left and right sides of the fan and heat-sink assembly.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging your computer, do not support the system board by the left I/O-board when lifting the
system board.
21. Turn the system board over.
22.Remove the
left I/O-board.
23.Remove the fan and heat-sink assembly.
Installing the system 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 system board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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