Dell Alienware x17 R1 Service Manual page 63

6. Remove the headset port.
7. Remove the left fan.
8. Remove the right fan.
9. Remove the heat pipe.
10. Remove the system board.
NOTE: The system board can be removed and installed along with the heat sink, memory and solid-state drives. 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 I/O board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Lift the I/O board and its cable off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the I/O 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 I/O board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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