Dell Alienware m17 R2 How-To Install & Replace Your Rear I/O Cover

By on February 25, 2025 · 12:07 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Rear I/O Cover on your Alienware m17 R2 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 7 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware m17 R2 Rear I/O Cover.

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 small plastic scribe
Alienware m17 R2 I O Cover

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Alienware m17 R2 Rear I/O Cover

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.
Disconnect the battery cable.

Step 4

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

Step 5

  • Peel off the adhesive covering from the motherboard.
Disconnect the Rear I/O Cover cable.

Step 6

  • Disconnect the Rear I/O Cover cable.
Disconnect the Rear I/O Cover cable.Disconnect the Rear I/O Cover cable.
Unscrew and remove the Rear I/O Cover (2 x

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove the Rear I/O Cover (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Unscrew and remove the Rear I/O Cover (2 x ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Unscrew and remove the Rear I/O Cover (2 x
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