Dell Alienware m17 R2 How-To Install & Replace Your I/O Circuit Boards

By on February 25, 2025 · 1:59 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the I/O Circuit Boards on your Alienware m17 R2 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 13 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware m17 R2 I/O Circuit Boards.

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 Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Alienware m17 R2 I/O Circuit Boards

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

CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.

Step 2

  • CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.
CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.
TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a

Step 3

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (2 x M2.5 x 5mm) (6 X captive screws).Pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.
Peel off the adhesive covering from the motherboard.

Step 4

  • Peel off the adhesive covering from the motherboard.
Disconnect the battery cable.

Step 5

  • Disconnect the battery cable.
Disconnect the battery cable.Disconnect the battery cable.
Remove the SSDs...

Step 6

  • Remove the SSDs...
  • TO REMOVE THE 2280 M.2 NVME SSDs: Unscrew and remove the thermal brackets (2 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Slide out the 2280 SSDs.
  • TO REMOVE THE 2230 M.2 NVME SSDs: The process is the same. The only difference is the screw configuration.
Remove the SSDs...TO REMOVE THE 2280 M.2 NVME SSDs: Unscrew and remove the thermal brackets (2 x Slide out the 2280 SSDs.TO REMOVE THE 2230 M.2 NVME SSDs: The process is the same. The only difference is the screw configuration.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (8 X 2mm x 4.5mm).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove the Battery (8 X 2mm x 4.5mm).
Unscrew and remove the Battery (8 X 2mm x 4.5mm).Unscrew and remove the Battery (8 X 2mm x 4.5mm).
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the power button cable.

Step 8

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the power button cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the power button cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the power button cable.
Unscrew and disconnect the I/O board cable that bridges the left I/O circuit board to the motherboard (1 x M2 x 3mm wafer).

Step 9

  • Unscrew and disconnect the I/O board cable that bridges the left I/O circuit board to the motherboard (1 x M2 x 3mm wafer).
Unscrew and disconnect the I/O board cable that bridges the left I/O circuit board to the motherboard (1 x M2 x 3mm wafer).Unscrew and disconnect the I/O board cable that bridges the left I/O circuit board to the motherboard (1 x M2 x 3mm wafer).
Unscrew and remove the Left I/O Board (2 x

Step 10

Unscrew and remove the Left I/O Board (2 x Unscrew and remove the Left I/O Board (2 x
Disconnect the speaker cable.

Step 11

  • Disconnect the speaker cable.
Disconnect the speaker cable.Disconnect the speaker cable.
Unscrew and disconnect the I/O board cable that bridges the right I/O circuit board to the motherboard (1 x M2 x 3mm wafer).

Step 12

  • Unscrew and disconnect the I/O board cable that bridges the right I/O circuit board to the motherboard (1 x M2 x 3mm wafer).
Unscrew and disconnect the I/O board cable that bridges the right I/O circuit board to the motherboard (1 x M2 x 3mm wafer).Unscrew and disconnect the I/O board cable that bridges the right I/O circuit board to the motherboard (1 x M2 x 3mm wafer).
Unscrew and remove the Right I/O Board (2 x

Step 13

  • Unscrew and remove the Right I/O Board (2 x M2 x 3mm).
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Unscrew and remove the Right I/O Board (2 x ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Unscrew and remove the Right I/O Board (2 x
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