Recommended tools
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Screw list
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Major components of Alienware x16 R2
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Chapter 6: Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
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Base cover
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Removing the base cover
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Installing the base cover
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Solid state drive
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Removing the M.2 2230 solid state drive (SSD)
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Installing the M.2 2230 solid state drive (SSD)
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Removing the M.2 2280 solid state drive (SSD)
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Installing the M.2 2280 solid state drive (SSD)
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Solid state drive bracket
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Removing the solid state drive bracket
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Installing the solid state drive bracket
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Wireless card
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Removing the wireless card
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Installing the wireless card
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Rear I/O-cover
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Removing the rear I/O-cover
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Installing the rear I/O-cover
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Chapter 7: Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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Battery
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Rechargeable Li-ion battery precautions
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Removing the battery
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Installing the battery
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Battery cable
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Removing the battery cable
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Installing the battery cable
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Touchpad
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Removing the touchpad
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Installing the touchpad
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Headset port
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Removing the headset port
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Installing the headset port
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microSD-card reader
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Removing the microSD-card reader
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Installing the microSD-card reader
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Keyboard-controller board
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Removing the keyboard-controller board
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Installing the keyboard-controller board
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Display assembly
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Removing the display assembly
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Installing the display assembly
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Antennas
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Removing the antennas
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Installing the antennas
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