Dell Alienware M17xR4 LCD Cable Removal and Installation

Created by on August 12, 2015
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Cable on your Alienware M17xR4 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 12 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware M17xR4 LCD Cable.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Alienware M17xR4 LCD Cable

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Alienware M17xR4 LCD Cable

Lift the battery out of the laptop.

Step 1

  • Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.
  • Lift the battery out of the laptop.
Lift the battery out of the laptop.Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.
Slide the door down and remove it from the laptop.

Step 2

  • Remove the screws.(2 x M2.5 x 8mm)
  • Slide the door down and remove it from the laptop.
Slide the door down and remove it from the laptop.Remove the screws.Remove the screws.
Turn the laptop over & open it up.

Step 3

  • Remove the screws.(5 x M2.5 x 8mm)
  • Turn the laptop over & open it up.
Lift the control cover up & unplug the media cable.

Step 4

  • 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.
Lift the control cover up & unplug the media cable.Remove the control cover.Carefully unsnap the center control cover, starting at the top of the keyboard & working your way around the edges.
Lift the keyboard up & turn it over.

Step 5

  • Remove the keyboard screws.(5 x M2 x 3mm)
  • Lift the keyboard up & turn it over.
Lift the keyboard up & turn it over.Remove the keyboard screws.
Remove the keyboard.

Step 6

  • Unplug the backlight cable & the keyboard cable.
  • Remove the keyboard.
Remove the keyboard.Unplug the backlight cable & the keyboard cable.
Unplug & loosen the display and camera cable.

Step 7

  • Unplug & loosen the antenna cables.
  • Unplug & loosen the display and camera cable.
Unplug & loosen the display and camera cable.Unplug & loosen the antenna cables.Unplug & loosen the antenna cables.
Remove the display assembly.

Step 8

  • Remove the hinge screws.(6 x M2.5 x 8mm)
  • Remove the display assembly.
Remove the display assembly.Remove the hinge screws.
Carefully unsnap the back cover around the edge of the screen.

Step 9

  • Remove the bottom screws.(2 x M2.5 x 5mm)
  • Carefully unsnap the back cover around the edge of the screen.
  • Remove the back cover.
Carefully unsnap the back cover around the edge of the screen.Remove the back cover.Remove the bottom screws.Remove the bottom screws.
Remove the hinge covers.

Step 10

  • Remove the screws.(4 x M2 x 3mm)
  • Remove the hinge covers.
Remove the hinge covers.Remove the screws.Remove the screws.
Unplug the display cable, LED cable & camera cable.

Step 11

  • Unplug the display cable, LED cable & camera cable.
Unplug the display cable, LED cable & camera cable.Unplug the display cable, LED cable & camera cable.Unplug the display cable, LED cable & camera cable.
Remove the LCD cable.

Step 12

  • Remove the LCD cable.
Remove the LCD cable.Remove the LCD cable.
Alienware M17xR4 LCD Cable

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Alienware M17xR4 LCD Cable

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