Dell Alienware m18 R2 Owner's Manual page 76

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the memory module.
4. Remove the M.2 2280 solid state drive
5. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
6. Remove the wireless card.
7. Remove the small fan.
8. Remove the top heat-sink.
9. Remove the rear I/O cover.
10. Remove the battery.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the rear I/O board cable from the connector on the system board.
2. Peel the tapes securing the rear I/O board cable to the system board.
3. Peel the tape securing the camera cable to the system board.
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in slot three and four, if applicable.
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in slot one and two, whichever is applicable.