Removing And Installing Components; Recommended Tools; Screw List - Dell Alienware m15 R3 Service Manual

Removing and installing components

Recommended tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Philips screwdriver #1
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Plastic scribe

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 surface when
replacing a component.
NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 1. Screw list
Component
Base cover
Battery
Battery
M.2 2230 solid-state
drive
M.2 2230 mounting
bracket
M.2 2280 solid-state
drive
M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-
state drive
Rear I/O-cover
Rear I/O-cover
Wireless-card bracket
Display assembly
Touchpad
Keyboard-controller
board
Secured to
Palm-rest assembly
Palm-rest assembly
Palm-rest assembly
M.2 2230 mounting
bracket
Palm-rest assembly
Palm-rest assembly
Left I/O-board
Palm-rest assembly
Palm-rest assembly
Left I/O-board
Palm-rest assembly
Palm-rest assembly
Palm-rest assembly
Screw type Quantity
M2x5 2
M2x3 4
M2x4 4
M2x2.5 1 per M.2 2230 solid-
state drive
M2x2.5 1 per M.2 2230 solid-
state drive
M2x2.5 1 per M.2 2280 solid-
state drive
M2x2.5 1
M2x4 2
M2.5x5 2
M2x3 1
M2.5x4 8
M2x1.9 4
M2x1.9 2
Screw image
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