Installing The System Board - Dell Alienware m17 R3 Service Manual

17. Remove the two (M2.5x5) screws that secure the fans to the palm-rest assembly.
18. Remove the five (M2x3) screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly.
19. Remove the three (M2x3) screws that secure the left I/O-board to the palm-rest assembly.
20.Lift the system board and the left I/O-board out of the palm-rest assembly.
21. Turn the system board over.
22.Remove the left I/O-board.
23.Remove the fan and heat-sink

Installing the system board

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the system board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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