Alienware m15 R3 Service Manual

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Installing the left I/O-board

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

The following image(s) indicate the location of the left I/O-board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the left I/O-board

Steps

  1. Using the alignment posts, connect the left I/O-board connector board to the system-board assembly
    NOTE The I/O-board connector board is polarity sensitive. To prevent damaging your computer, utilize the alignment pins to correctly replace the I/O-board connector board.
  2. Using the alightment posts, replace and connect the left I/O-board to the connector on the system-board assembly.
  3. Replace the four screws (M2x4.5) that secure the left I/O-board to the system-board assembly.

Next steps

  1. Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 24 in Installing the system board.
  2. Install the right IO-board.
  3. Install the rear IO-cover.
  4. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. (if applicable)
  5. Install the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. (if applicable)
  6. Install the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive. (if applicable)
  7. Install the battery.
  8. Install the base cover.
  9. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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