Dell Alienware m17 R2 How-To Install & Replace Your Keyboard

By on February 26, 2025 · 5:13 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Keyboard on your Alienware m17 R2 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 25 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware m17 R2 Keyboard.

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 Keyboard

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).
Disconnect and remove the CMOS battery.

Step 8

  • Disconnect and remove the CMOS battery.
Disconnect and remove the CMOS battery.Disconnect and remove the CMOS battery.
Disconnect the Rear I/O Cover cable.

Step 9

  • 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 10

Unscrew and remove the Rear I/O Cover (2 x Unscrew and remove the Rear I/O Cover (2 x
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LCD cables.

Step 11

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LCD cables.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LCD cables.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LCD cables.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LCD cables.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LCD cables.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 12

  • Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the antenna cables.Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard controller cable from the motherboard.

Step 13

  • Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard controller cable from the motherboard.
Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard controller cable from the motherboard.Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard controller cable from the motherboard.
Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard controller cables.

Step 14

  • Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard controller cables.
Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard controller cables.Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard controller cables.Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard controller cables.Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard controller cables.
Unscrew and disconnect the keyboard cable (2 X 2mm x 1.9mm wafer).

Step 15

  • Unscrew and disconnect the keyboard cable (2 X 2mm x 1.9mm wafer).
Unscrew and disconnect the keyboard cable (2 X 2mm x 1.9mm wafer).Unscrew and disconnect the keyboard cable (2 X 2mm x 1.9mm wafer).
Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 16

  • Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the touchpad cable.
Disconnect the DC Jack cable.

Step 17

  • Disconnect the DC Jack cable.
Disconnect the DC Jack cable.Disconnect the DC Jack cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the power button cable.

Step 18

  • 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 19

  • 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 20

Unscrew and remove the Left I/O Board (2 x Unscrew and remove the Left I/O Board (2 x
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 21

  • 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 22

Unscrew and remove the Right I/O Board (2 x Unscrew and remove the Right I/O Board (2 x
Unscrew the left and right cooling fans (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 23

  • Unscrew the left and right cooling fans (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew the left and right cooling fans (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew the left and right cooling fans (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard and

Step 24

Unscrew and remove the Motherboard and Unscrew and remove the Motherboard and
Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (39 X 1.2mm x 1.6mm) (14 X 1.2mm x 2.1mm).

Step 25

  • Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (39 X 1.2mm x 1.6mm) (14 X 1.2mm x 2.1mm).
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (39 X 1.2mm x 1.6mm) (14 X 1.2mm x 2.1mm).***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (39 X 1.2mm x 1.6mm) (14 X 1.2mm x 2.1mm).
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