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Alienware m17 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 procedure.

About this task

CAUTION The interposer board is installed between the left I/O-board and system board. Install the interposer board before installing the left I/O-board. Handle the board by lifting and holding from the edges or the sides as the pins on the interposer board are fragile.

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

Image: Installing the left I/O-board

Steps

  1. Using the alignment pins, place the interposer board on the system board.
  2. Using the alignment pins, connect the left I/O-board to the system board through the interposer board.
  3. Align the screw holes on the left I/O-board with the screw holes on the system board and interposer board.
  4. Replace the four screws (M2x4.5) that secure the left I/O-board to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Follow step 3 to step 22 in installing the system board.
  2. Install the battery.
  3. Install the rear I/O-cover.
  4. Install the 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two, if installed.
  5. Install the 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two, if installed.
  6. Install the 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one, if installed.
  7. Install the 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one, if installed.
  8. Install the base cover.
  9. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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