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Alienware M17x Motherboard Replacement

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    • Turn off your laptop before starting.

    • Flip the laptop over so the model stickers face the ceiling.

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    • Remove the two 3.5 mm Phillips #0 screws holding the cover in place.

    • Slide cover forward then carefully lift up.

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    • Remove the two 5.5 mm Phillips #0 screws holding the battery in place.

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    • Carefully use the Plastic Opening Tool to unplug the battery.

    • Lift the battery up and out to remove.

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    • Remove the following screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver to free the motherboard from the rest of the internal components.

    • A Magnetic Project Mat is recommended to keep track of screws and removed parts.

    • Twelve 5.5 mm Phillips #0 main frame screws.

    • Six 3.5 mm Phillips #0 fan screws.

    • Four 3.5 mm Phillips #0 internal compartment screws.

    • Eight 3.5 mm Phillips #0 Hard Drive screws.

    • Four 3.5 mm Phillips #0 CD Drive screws.

    • After removing the screws NOT marked in red, each corresponding component can be removed, but it is not recommended for this guide.

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    • Flip the laptop over so that the Alienware logo is facing the ceiling and open the lid exposing the screen and keyboard.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry the keyboard from the base of the computer.

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    • Remove five 3.5 mm Phillips #0 screws from the motherboard.

    • Unplug the consumer IR cables on the consumer IR board using a plastic opening tool.

    • Lift the motherboard at an angle and remove it from the computer base.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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