Dell Alienware x17 R2 Service Manual - Page 3

Contents Chapter 1: Working inside your computer 5 Before working inside your computer...5 Safety instructions...5 Electrostatic discharge-ESD protection...6 ESD field service kit ...6 Transporting sensitive components...7 After working inside your computer...7 Chapter 2: Removing and installing components 9 Recommended tools...9 Screw list...9 Major components of Alienware x17 R2...10 Disassembly and reassembly ...12 Base cover...12 Memory module...17 Solid-state drive...20 Battery...24 Battery cable...26 Rear-I/O cover...28 Power-adapter port...30 Headset port...32 Speakers...34 Fans...36 Heat pipe...40 Display assembly...43 Touchpad...47 Keyboard-controller board...49 System board...51 Fan and heat-sink assembly...58 Power button...60 I/O board...62 Palm-rest and keyboard assembly...64 Chapter 3: Drivers and downloads...67 Chapter 4: System setup...68 Entering BIOS setup program...68 Navigation keys...68 Boot Sequence...68 System setup options...69 System and setup password...72 Assigning a system setup password...72 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password 73 Clearing CMOS settings...73 3