Service Manual
Table Of Contents
- Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 Service Manual
- Contents
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Screw list
- Major components of Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5
- Base cover
- Battery
- 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
Solid-state drive
Removing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot one
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot one.
The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot one and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the thermal shield to the solid-state drive and the system board.
2. Lift the thermal shield off the solid-state drive.
3. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot one
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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