Service Manual
Table Of Contents
- Alienware m15 R4 Service Manual
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Screw list
- Major components of Alienware m15 R4
- Base cover
- Battery
- M.2 solid-state drive
- M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive
- Rear-I/O cover
- Display assembly
- Speakers
- Touchpad
- Keyboard-controller board
- Right I/O-board
- System board
- Left I/O-board
- Fan and heat-sink assembly
- Power-adapter port
- Power-button assembly
- Keyboard
- Palmrest
- Drivers and downloads
- System setup
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help and contacting Alienware
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the left I/O-board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Flip the system-board assembly over.
2. Remove the four screws (M2x4.5) that secure the left-I/O board
3. Lift the left I/O-board from the system-board assembly.
4. Lift the left I/O-board connector board from the system-board assembly.
Installing the left I/O-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 left I/O-board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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