Dell Alienware x17 R2 How-To Install & Replace Your Heatsink

By on December 18, 2024 · 6:11 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink on your Alienware x17 R2 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 22 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware x17 R2 Heatsink.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Alienware x17 R2 Heatsink

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 1

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 Screwdriver and a

Step 2

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 Screwdriver and a Unscrew the bottom base cover (2 X 2.5mm x 9mm) (4 X captive screws) (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 Screwdriver and a
Disconnect the Battery Cable.

Step 3

  • Disconnect the Battery Cable.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x
Disconnect the DC Jack cable.

Step 5

  • Disconnect the DC Jack cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the left and right LED cables.

Step 6

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the left and right LED cables.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the left and right LED cables.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the left and right LED cables.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the left and right LED cables.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the left and right LED cables.
Peel back the adhesive covering.

Step 7

  • Peel back the adhesive covering.
  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the camera cable.
Peel back the adhesive covering.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the camera cable.Peel back the adhesive covering.
Unscrew the rear I/O cover (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 8

Unscrew the rear I/O cover (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Slide off the Rear I/O Cover.
Unscrew and remove the DC jack bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm) (2 x

Step 9

Unscrew and remove the DC jack bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm) (2 x Remove the DC Jack.Unscrew and remove the DC jack bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm) (2 x
Disconnect the audio cable.

Step 10

  • Disconnect the audio cable.
  • Disconnect the I/O board cable.
Disconnect the audio cable.Disconnect the I/O board cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.

Step 11

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Remove the audio port.

Step 12

  • Remove the audio port.
Remove the audio port.Remove the audio port.
Disconnect the left cooling fan.

Step 13

Disconnect the left cooling fan.Unscrew and remove the Left Cooling Fan (2 x Disconnect the left cooling fan.
Disconnect the right cooling fan.

Step 14

Disconnect the right cooling fan.Unscrew and remove the Right Cooling Fan (3 x Disconnect the right cooling fan.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi antenna bracket.

Step 15

  • Unscrew and remove the WiFi antenna bracket.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi antenna bracket.Unscrew and remove the WiFi antenna bracket.
Disconnect the speaker cable.

Step 16

  • Disconnect the speaker cable.
  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.
Disconnect the speaker cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.Disconnect the speaker cable.
Peel back the adhesive cover.

Step 17

  • Peel back the adhesive cover.
  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the display cable.
Peel back the adhesive cover.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the display cable.Peel back the adhesive cover.
Unscrew and remove the heat pipe (3 x M2 x 3mm) (2 x

Step 18

Unscrew and remove the heat pipe (3 x M2 x 3mm) (2 x Unscrew and remove the heat pipe (3 x M2 x 3mm) (2 x
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (4 x

Step 19

Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (4 x Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (4 x
Disconnect the left and right heatsink/cooling fan cables from the motherboard.

Step 20

  • Disconnect the left and right heatsink/cooling fan cables from the motherboard.
  • Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (7 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect the left and right heatsink/cooling fan cables from the motherboard.Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (7 x Disconnect the left and right heatsink/cooling fan cables from the motherboard.Disconnect the left and right heatsink/cooling fan cables from the motherboard.
BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.

Step 21

  • BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.
  • ***NOTE: Make sure to not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink and processors. The oils on your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal paste.
BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.***NOTE: Make sure to not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink and processors. The oils on your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal paste.
Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.

Step 22

  • Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.
  • Replace the heatsink.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.Replace the heatsink.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
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