Replacing the system board
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer
. After working inside your computer,
follow the instructions in
After working inside your computer
. For more
safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE:
Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must
enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system
board.
NOTE:
Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the
BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the desired changes again
after you replace the system board.
Topics:
•
Procedure
•
Post-requisites
Procedure
1
Replace the
coin-cell battery
.
2
Replace the
heat sink
.
3
Replace the
wireless card
.
4
Insert the ports on the system board into the slots on the computer base and
gently place the system board on the computer base.
5
Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the
computer base.
6
Replace the screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
7
Slide the I/O-board cable into the connector on the I/O board and press down
the latch to secure the cable.
8
Connect the speaker and front AlienFX LED cables to the system board.
9
Turn the computer over.
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Summary of Contents for Alienware 17
Page 1: ...Alienware 17 Service Manual Regulatory Model P43F Regulatory Type P43F001 ...
Page 13: ... Phillips screwdriver Plastic scribe Before working inside your computer 13 ...
Page 20: ...1 securing clips 2 2 memory modules 2 3 memory module slot Removing the memory modules 20 ...
Page 24: ...1 solid state drive slot 2 solid state drive 3 screw Removing the solid state drives 24 ...
Page 28: ...1 interposer 2 hard drive Removing the hard drive 28 ...
Page 36: ...1 palm rest Removing the palm rest 36 ...
Page 38: ...Post requisites Replace the base panel Replacing the palm rest 38 ...
Page 48: ...1 tabs 5 2 keyboard 3 screws 2 Removing the keyboard 48 ...
Page 63: ...1 battery cable 2 battery 3 screws 6 Removing the battery 63 ...
Page 66: ...1 subwoofer cable 2 latch 3 I O board cable 4 screws 2 5 I O board Removing the I O board 66 ...
Page 77: ...1 mylar 2 processor fan 3 screws 2 Removing the processor fan 77 ...
Page 86: ...1 wireless card 2 wireless card slot Removing the wireless card 86 ...
Page 90: ...1 system board 2 captive screws 8 3 heat sink Removing the heat sink 90 ...
Page 92: ...5 Replace the base panel Replacing the heat sink 92 ...
Page 94: ...1 coin cell battery 2 coin cell battery cable Removing the coin cell battery 94 ...
Page 97: ...1 screws 2 2 video card fan Removing the video card fan 97 ...
Page 103: ...1 screws 2 2 subwoofer Removing the subwoofer 103 ...
Page 109: ...1 display bezel Removing the display bezel 109 ...
Page 113: ...1 display panel 2 latch 3 display cable Removing the display panel 113 ...
Page 117: ...1 display hinges 2 2 screws 6 Removing the display hinges 117 ...
Page 120: ...1 computer base Removing the computer base 120 ...
Page 127: ...1 camera module 2 tape 3 plastic scribe 4 camera cable 5 connector Removing the camera 127 ...
Page 139: ...1 display back cover Removing the display back cover 139 ...