Alienware m15 R6 Service Manual

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot one, whichever applicable.
4. Remove the 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot two, whichever applicable.
5. Remove the memory module.
6. Remove the wireless card.
7. Remove the battery.
8. Remove the rear I/O-cover.
9. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 18 in Removing the system board.
   NOTE The system board can be removed with the heat-sink assembly and USB board attached. This applies to the computer, which is shipped with an audio and ethernet daughterboard that features a flexible flat cable (FFC).
   NOTE The system board can be removed with the heat-sink assembly, USB board, and audio and ethernet daughterboard attached. This applies to the computer, which is shipped with an audio and ethernet daughterboard that features a M.2 interface.

The following image indicates the location of the USB board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.