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

By on December 18, 2024 · 2:12 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Alienware x17 R2 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 26 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware x17 R2 Motherboard.

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 Motherboard

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 SSD thermal bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 4

  • Unscrew and remove the SSD thermal bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD from SSD slot 1.
Unscrew and remove the SSD thermal bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD from SSD slot 1.Unscrew and remove the SSD thermal bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the SSD thermal bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 5

  • Unscrew and remove the SSD thermal bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD from SSD slot 2.
Unscrew and remove the SSD thermal bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD from SSD slot 2.Unscrew and remove the SSD thermal bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Pull the locking tabs outward to release the RAM.

Step 6

  • Pull the locking tabs outward to release the RAM.
  • Slide out the RAM/Memory from channel A.
Pull the locking tabs outward to release the RAM.Slide out the RAM/Memory from channel A.Pull the locking tabs outward to release the RAM.
Pull the locking tabs outward to release the RAM.

Step 7

  • Pull the locking tabs outward to release the RAM.
  • Slide out the RAM/Memory from channel B.
Pull the locking tabs outward to release the RAM.Slide out the RAM/Memory from channel B.Pull the locking tabs outward to release the RAM.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 10

  • 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.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the camera cable.

Step 11

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

Step 12

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

Step 13

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 14

  • 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 15

  • 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 16

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

Step 17

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 18

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 19

  • 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 20

  • 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 21

  • 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 22

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 23

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

Step 24

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

Step 25

  • 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 26

  • 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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