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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the I/O Circuit Board on your Alienware x15 R1 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 23 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware x15 R1 I/O Circuit Board.
Before you begin
Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
- 1 x Phillips #1 screwdriver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
Alienware x15 R1 I O Circuit Board
Alienware x15 R1 I O Circuit Board
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Alienware x15 R1 I/O Circuit Board
Step 1
- Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.
Step 2
- Use a Phillips Screwdriver to loosen the Bottom Base Cover screws (4 x M2.5 x 7mm) (2 x captive screws).
- Use a Plastic Scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.
  
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Step 3
- To protect your laptop from static discharge, disconnect the Battery.
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Step 5
- Unscrew and slide out the SSD thermal shield (1 x M2 x 3mm).
- Separate the M.2 NVMe SSD from the thermal shield.
 
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Step 7
- Disconnect the left and right cooling fans.
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Step 8
- Remove the speaker cable and antenna cable from the routing guides on the left cooling fan.
- Unscrew and remove the Left Cooling Fan (3 x M2 x 4mm).
 
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Step 9
- Remove the speaker cable and the antenna cable from the routing guides on the right cooling fan.
- Unscrew and remove the Right Cooling Fan (3 x M2 x 4mm).
 
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Step 10
- Unclip the locking tab to release the rear I/O cover cable.
- Disconnect the rear I/O cover cable.
 
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Step 11
- Unclip the locking tab to release the rear I/O cover cable.
- Disconnect the rear I/O cover cable.
 
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Step 12
- Unscrew and slide off the rear I/O cover (2 x 2.5mm x 9mm).
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Step 13
- Disconnect the left LCD cables.
 
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Step 14
- Peel off the protective tape.
- Unclip the locking tab.
- Disconnect the right LCD cable.
  
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Step 15
- Peel away the tape to expose the the keyboard controller cable connector.
- Unclip the locking tab to disconnect the keyboard controller board.
  
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Step 16
- Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
 
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Step 17
- Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the I/O board cable.
 
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Step 18
- Disconnect the headset port cable.
- Remove these cables from the routing guide.
- Remove the headset port.
  
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Step 19
- Disconnect and then unroute the DC jack cable.
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Step 20
- Unscrew and remove the DC jack bracket (2 x 2.5mm x 3.5mm).
- Remove the DC Jack Charging Port.
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Step 21
- Disconnect the speaker cable.
Step 23
- Unscrew and remove the I/O Circuit Board (4 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).
- ***THE REINSTALLATION PROCESS IS AS SIMPLE AS FOLLOWING THESE STEPS IN REVERSE.
 
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Alienware x15 R1 I O Circuit Board
Alienware x15 R1 I O Circuit Board
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