In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Bottom Base on your Alienware M17xR3 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 25 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware M17xR3 Bottom Base.
Before you begin
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
Alienware M17xR3 Bottom Base
Alienware M17xR3 Bottom Base
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Alienware M17xR3 Bottom Base
Step 1
- Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.
- Lift the battery out of the laptop.
Step 2
- Remove the SD card if one is installed
Step 9
- Loosen the screws.
- Remove & clean the heatsink.
Step 10
- Remove the bottom center control cover screws.(5 - M2.5 x 8mm)
- Remove the bottom palmrest screws.(2 - M2.5 x 5mm)(3 - M2 x 3mm)
- Turn the laptop over & open it up.
Step 11
- Carefully unsnap the center control cover, starting at the top of the keyboard & working your way around the edges.
- Lift the control cover up & unplug the media cable.
- Remove the control cover.
Step 13
- Unplug the backlight cable & the keyboard cable.
- Remove the keyboard.
Step 16
- Loosen the antenna cables.
- Unplug & loosen the display and camera cable.
Step 20
- Unplug the palmrest cables.
- Unplug the media card reader.
Step 22
- Unplug & loosen the cable.
- Remove the screws.(4 - M2 x 3mm Wafer)
- Remove the speakers.
Step 25
- The remaining piece is the bottom base.
Alienware M17xR3 Bottom Base
Alienware M17xR3 Bottom Base
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