Installing The Ethernet And Audio Board - Alienware m17 R5 AMD Service Manual

4. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
5. Remove the M.2 2230 solid state drive
6. Remove the wireless card.
7. Remove the rear-I/O
8. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 20 in
NOTE: The system board can be removed and installed along with the ethernet and audio board, USB board, and fan and
heat sink-assembly. This simplifies the removal and installation procedure and avoids breaking the thermal bond between the
system board and heat sink.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the ethernet and audio board and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Turn the system-board assembly over.
2. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the ethernet and audio board to the system-board assembly.
3. Slide and remove the ethernet and audio board from the system-board assembly.

Installing the ethernet and audio board

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the ethernet and audio board and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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or M.2 2280 solid-state drive
or M.2 2280 solid-state drive
cover.
Removing the system
in slot one, whichever applicable.
in slot two, whichever applicable.
board.