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Alienware m15 R6 Service Manual

Removing the audio and ethernet daughterboard (M.2 interface)

Prerequisites

  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 display assembly.
  8. Remove the battery.
  9. Remove the rear I/O-cover.
  10. 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 (M.2 interface).

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the audio and ethernet daughterboard and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the I/O board with M.2 connector (Intel)
NOTE The audio and ethernet daughterboard features a M.2 interface.

Steps

  1. Turn the system board over and remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the audio and ethernet daughterboard to the system board.
  2. Pull the audio and ethernet daughterboard to disconnect the board from the M.2 connector on the system board.

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