Dell Alienware x17 R1 Service Manual page 41

Steps
1. Peel the tapes that secure the power-adapter port connector to the system board.
2. Disconnect the power-adapter port from the system board.
3. Peel the power-adapter port-cable from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Peel the tape that secures the display-cable connector latch to the system board.
5. Move the power-adapter port cable off the system board.
6. Lift the latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board.
7. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the heat pipe to the system boad.
8. Remove the three screws (M2x3) that secure the heat pipe to the system boad.
9. Lift the heat pipe off the system board.
Installing the heat pipe
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
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