Dell Alienware x17 R2 How-To Install & Replace Your USB & Micro SD I/O Board

By on December 18, 2024 · 12:58 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the USB & Micro SD I/O Board on your Alienware x17 R2 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 19 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware x17 R2 USB & Micro SD I/O Board.

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 USB & Micro SD I/O Board

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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.
Disconnect the DC Jack cable.

Step 4

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

Step 5

  • 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.
Unscrew the rear I/O cover (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 6

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 7

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 8

  • 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 9

  • 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 10

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

Step 11

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 12

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 13

  • 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 14

  • 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 15

  • 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 16

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 17

Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (4 x Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (4 x
Unscrew and remove the I/O Board (4 x

Step 18

Unscrew and remove the I/O Board (4 x Unscrew and remove the I/O Board (4 x
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the I/O board cable.

Step 19

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the I/O board cable.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the I/O board cable.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the I/O board cable.
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