Dell Alienware 17 R2 Service Manual - Page 3

Contents

Before working inside your computer

...................................

12

Before you begin

.............................................................................................

12

Safety instructions

............................................................................................

12

Recommended tools

.......................................................................................

13

After working inside your computer

......................................

15

Removing the base panel

.........................................................

16

Procedure

.........................................................................................................

16

Replacing the base panel

.........................................................

19

Procedure

.........................................................................................................

19

Removing the memory modules

............................................

20

Prerequisites

....................................................................................................

20

Procedure

........................................................................................................

20

Replacing the memory modules

............................................

22

Procedure

.........................................................................................................

22

Post-requisites

.................................................................................................

23

Removing the solid-state drives

.............................................

24

Prerequisites

.....................................................................................................

24

Procedure

........................................................................................................

24

Replacing the solid-state drives

.............................................

26

Procedure

........................................................................................................

26

Post-requisites

.................................................................................................

26

Section	Page
Alienware 17 R2 Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	12
Before you begin	12
Safety instructions	12
Recommended tools	13
After working inside your computer	15
Removing the base panel	16
Procedure	16
Replacing the base panel	19
Procedure	19
Removing the memory modules	20
Prerequisites	20
Procedure	20
Replacing the memory modules	22
Procedure	22
Post-requisites	23
Removing the solid-state drives	24
Prerequisites	24
Procedure	24
Replacing the solid-state drives	26
Procedure	26
Post-requisites	26
Removing the hard drive	27
Prerequisites	27
Procedure	27
Replacing the hard drive	30
Procedure	30
Post-requisites	30
Removing the wireless card	31
Prerequisites	31
Procedure	31
Replacing the wireless card	33
Procedure	33
Post-requisites	33
Removing the palm rest	34
Prerequisites	34
Procedure	35
Replacing the palm rest	41
Procedure	41
Post-requisites	41
Removing the power-button board	42
Prerequisites	42
Procedure	42
Replacing the power-button board	44
Procedure	44
Post-requisites	44
Removing the status-light board	45
Prerequisites	45
Procedure	45
Replacing the status-light board	47
Procedure	47
Post-requisites	47
Removing the keyboard	48
Prerequisites	48
Procedure	48
Replacing the keyboard	52
Procedure	52
Post-requisites	52
Removing the touch pad	53
Prerequisites	53
Procedure	54
Replacing the touch pad	56
Procedure	56
Post-requisites	56
Removing the display assembly	57
Prerequisites	57
Procedure	57
Replacing the display assembly	61
Procedure	61
Post-requisites	61
Removing the battery	62
Prerequisites	62
Procedure	62
Replacing the battery	65
Procedure	65
Post-requisites	65
Removing the I/O board	66
Prerequisites	66
Procedure	66
Replacing the I/O board	68
Procedure	68
Post-requisites	68
Removing the speakers	69
Prerequisites	69
Procedure	69
Replacing the speakers	72
Procedure	72
Post-requisites	72
Removing the front AlienFX LED boards	73
Prerequisites	73
Procedure	73
Replacing the front AlienFX LED board	75
Procedure	75
Post-requisites	75
Removing the processor fan	76
Prerequisites	76
Procedure	76
Replacing the processor fan	78
Procedure	78
Post-requisites	78
Removing the system board	79
Prerequisites	79
Procedure	79
Replacing the system board	83
Procedure	83
Post-requisites	83
Removing the heat sink	84
Prerequisites	84
Procedure	84
Replacing the heat sink	86
Procedure	86
Post-requisites	86
Removing the coin-cell battery	87
Prerequisites	87
Procedure	87
Replacing the coin-cell battery	89
Procedure	89
Post-requisites	89
Removing the video-card fan	90
Prerequisites	90
Procedure	90
Replacing the video-card fan	92
Procedure	92
Post-requisites	92
Removing the power-adapter port	93
Prerequisites	93
Procedure	93
Replacing the power-adapter port	95
Procedure	95
Post-requisites	95
Removing the subwoofer	96
Prerequisites	96
Procedure	96
Replacing the subwoofer	98
Procedure	98
Post-requisites	98
Removing the display bezel	99
Prerequisites	99
Procedure	99
Replacing the display bezel	104
Procedure	104
Post-requisites	104
Removing the display panel	105
Prerequisites	105
Procedure	105
Replacing the display panel	108
Procedure	108
Post-requisites	108
Removing the display hinges	109
Prerequisites	109
Procedure	109
Replacing the display hinges	112
Procedure	112
Post-requisites	112
Removing the computer base	113
Prerequisites	113
Procedure	113
Replacing the computer base	115
Procedure	115
Post-requisites	115
Removing the logo board	116
Prerequisites	116
Procedure	117
Replacing the logo board	119
Procedure	119
Post-requisites	119
Removing the camera	120
Prerequisites	120
Procedure	120
Replacing the camera	122
Procedure	122
Post-requisites	122
Removing the display-panel AlienFX LEDs	123
Prerequisites	123
Procedure	124
Replacing the display-panel AlienFX LEDs	126
Procedure	126
Post-requisites	126
Removing the Alienware AlienHead LED board	127
Prerequisites	127
Procedure	127
Replacing the Alienware AlienHead LED board	130
Procedure	130
Post-requisites	130
Removing the display back-cover	131
Prerequisites	131
Procedure	131
Replacing the display back-cover	134
Procedure	134
Post-requisites	134
BIOS setup program	135
Overview	135
Entering BIOS setup program	135
BIOS setup program options	135
Boot sequence	141
Boot options	141
Changing boot sequence for the current boot	142
Changing boot sequence for future boots	142
Flashing the BIOS	144
Getting help and contacting Alienware	145
Self-help resources	145

Dell Alienware 17 R2 Service Manual - Page 3

Alienware 17 R2 Service Manual

Page 3 highlights