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If you are trying to replace the motherboard for the Dell Alienware 15 R3 this is a step by step guide to help you.
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Flip the laptop over so that the backside is facing up.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 13.0 mm screws from the sides of the back case.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove one 5.0 mm screw from the back of the laptop.
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Use the opening tool to pry the back case from the computer.
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Use the opening tool and work your way around the perimeter of the back case to gently release the clips.
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Lift the back case off of the laptop.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove two screws from the side of the laptop.
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Use an opening tool to release the four tabs from the hinge cover and gently pry it off.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove nine screws from the chassis.
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Use a spudger or opening tool to remove the chassis and reveal the battery, fan, motherboard, and other components.
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Before you begin, disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard. Use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small locking flap. Then, you can safely pull the battery cable out.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the eleven screws connecting the fan to the motherboard.
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Detach the ribbon cable connecting the heat sink to the motherboard.
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Pull the heat sink off of the fan.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the eight screws from the motherboard.
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Detach the remaining ribbon cables from the motherboard.
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Remove the motherboard from the laptop.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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This guide completely skips disengaging the battery, which should be done before any components, and it should be plugged back in last.