Alienware m17 R3 Service Manual

Removing the display assembly

1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless card bracket to the left I/O-board.
2. Lift the wireless card bracket off the left I/O-board.
3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.
4. Peel the tapes securing the antenna cables to system board and left fan.
5. Remove the antenna cables from the routing guides on the left fan and system board.
6. Peel the tapes securing the display cable to the system board.
7. Open the latch, and disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board.
8. Disconnect the G-sensor cable from the connector on the system board.
9. Disconnect the Tobii eye tracker cable from the connector on the system board.
   NOTE This step is only applicable to computers shipped with a Tobii eye tracker.
10. Place the computer face up.
    CAUTION Place the computer on a soft and clean surface to avoid scratching the display.
11. Remove the following cables from the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.
    • Display cable
    • G-sensor cable
    • Tobii eye tracker cable
    • Antenna cables
12. Remove the six screws (M2.5x5) securing the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly.
13. Gently lift the display assembly from the palm-rest assembly.