Alienware m17 R3 Service Manual

Screw list

NOTE When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is restored when the component is replaced.

NOTE Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surfaces when replacing a component.

NOTE Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.

Table 1. Screw listThe following table shows the list of screws used in your computer and the component it is secured to.
Component	Secured to	Screw type	Quantity	Screw image
Base cover	Palm-rest assembly	M2.5x9	2
M.2 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot three	Palm-rest assembly	M2x3	2
M.2 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one or M.2 slot two	M.2 2230 mounting bracket	M2x3	1 per M.2 2230 solid-state drive
M.2 2230 mounting bracket in M.2 slot one or M.2 slot two	Palm-rest assembly	M2x3	1 per M.2 2230 solid-state drive
M.2 2280 solid-state drive	Palm-rest assembly	M2x3	1 per M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Rear I/O-cover	Palm-rest assembly	M2.5x5	2
Rear I/O-cover	Palm-rest assembly	M2x4.5	2
Wireless-card bracket	Left I/O-board	M2x3	1
Display assembly	Palm-rest assembly	M2.5x5	6
Battery	Palm-rest assembly	M2x4	4
Battery	Palm-rest assembly	M2x3	3
Left I/O-board connector	System board Left I/O-board	M2x4.5	4
Left I/O-board	Palm-rest assembly	M2x3	3
Right I/O-board connector	System board Right I/O-board	M2x3	2
Right I/O-board	Palm-rest assembly	M2x3	3
Fans	Palm-rest assembly	M2.5x5	2
System board	Palm-rest assembly	M2x3	5
Fan and heat-sink assembly	System board	M2x3	10
Solid-state drive support bracket	Palm-rest assembly	M2x4.5	3
Touchpad	Palm-rest assembly	M2x2.5	4
Power-adapter port bracket	Palm-rest assembly	M2x3	2
Power-button assembly	Palm-rest assembly	M2x1.9	2
Keyboard-controller board	Palm-rest assembly	M2x1.9	2
Keyboard bracket	Keyboard	M1.2x2.1	10
Keyboard	Palm-rest assembly	M1.2x1.6	28