Dell Alienware m15 R7 Service Manual - Page 60

Installing the USB board, About this task, Steps, Prerequisites

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7. Remove the battery. 8. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 21 in Removing the system board. NOTE: The system board can be removed and installed along with the memory, ethernet and audio board, USB board, and fan and heat sink-assembly. This simplifies the removal and installation procedure and avoids breaking the thermal bond between the system board and heat sink. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the USB board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Turn over the system-board assembly. 2. Remove the three screws (M2x4) that secure the USB board to the system-board assembly. 3. Lift at an angle and remove the USB board from the system-board assembly. Installing the USB board Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the USB board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 60

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7.
Remove the
battery
.
8.
Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 21 in
Removing the system board
.
NOTE:
The system board can be removed and installed along with the memory, ethernet and audio board, USB board, and
fan and heat sink-assembly. This simplifies the removal and installation procedure and avoids breaking the thermal bond
between the system board and heat sink.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the USB board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1.
Turn over the system-board assembly.
2.
Remove the three screws (M2x4) that secure the USB board to the system-board assembly.
3.
Lift at an angle and remove the USB board from the system-board assembly.
Installing the USB board
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the USB board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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