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. Disconnect the left and right fan cables from the system board.
2. In the reverse sequential order (10>9>8>7>6>5>4>3>2>1), remove the ten screws (M2x3) that secure the fan and heat-sink
assembly to the system board.
NOTE: The number of screws varies depending on the configuration ordered.
3. Using the pull tab, lift the fan and heat-sink assembly from the system board.
Installing the fan and heat-sink assembly
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease that is provided in the kit to ensure
that the thermal conductivity is achieved.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the fan and heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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