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
About this task
CAUTION: The interposer board is installed between the left I/O-board and system board. Remove the interposer board
immediately after removing the left I/O-board and keep it in a clean and safe place. Handle the board by lifting and
holding from the edges or the sides as the pins on the interposer board are fragile.
The following image indicates the location of the left I/O-board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the four screws (M2x4.5) that secure the left I/O-board to the system board.
2. Lift the left I/O-board off the system board.
3. Lift the interposer board off the system board.
NOTE: The interposer may come off with the I/O board.
Installing the left I/O-board
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
CAUTION: The interposer board is installed between the left I/O-board and system board. Install the interposer board
before installing the left I/O-board. Handle the board by lifting and holding from the edges or the sides as the pins on the
interposer board are fragile.
The following image indicates the location of the left I/O-board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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