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 fan and heat-sink assembly on the system board.
2. In sequential order (1>2>3>4>5>6>7>8>9>10), replace 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. Connect the left and right fan cables to the system board.
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