Service Manual
Table Of Contents
- Alienware m15 R6 Service Manual
- Contents
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Screw list
- Major components of Alienware m15 R6
- Base cover
- Battery
- Battery cable
- Solid-state drive
- Removing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot one
- Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot one
- Removing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot one
- Installing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot one
- Removing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot two
- Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot two
- Removing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot two
- Installing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot two
- Procedure to move the screw mount in SSD slot one
- Procedure to move the screw mount in SSD slot two
- Speakers
- I/O board
- Memory module
- Wireless card
- Rear-I/O cover
- Touchpad
- Power-adapter port
- Display assembly
- Keyboard-controller board
- System board
- Heat-sink assembly
- USB board
- Power button
- Palm-rest and keyboard assembly
- Drivers and downloads
- System setup
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help and contacting Alienware
Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the rear I/O-cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the rear I/O-cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Disconnect the Tron light cable from the system board.
4. Firmly grasp the sides of your computer with both hands and push the rubber feet on the rear I/O-cover outwards with your
thumbs to release the rear I/O-cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Slide the rear I/O-cover away from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the rear I/O-cover
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the rear I/O-cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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