Chapter 5: Screw List - Dell Alienware m17 Service Manual

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 surfaces when
replacing a component.
NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 1. Screw list
Component Secured to
Base cover Palm-rest assembly
Battery (Half-length) Palm-rest assembly
Battery (Full-length) Palm-rest assembly
Hard-drive assembly Palm-rest assembly
Fans Heat sink
Heat-sink assembly System board and fan
Wireless-card bracket System board
Solid-state drive bracket Palm-rest assembly
Solid-state drive Solid-state drive bracket
I/O board Palm-rest assembly
Touchpad Palm-rest assembly
Display hinges Palm-rest assembly
Display hinges Display back-cover and
antenna assembly
Display panel Display back-cover and
antenna assembly
Screw type Quantity
M2.5x9 8
M2x5 4
M2x5 6
M2x5 4
M2x3 2
M2x3 4
M2x3 1
M2x3 1
M2x2 1
M2x5 1
M2x2.5 4
M2.5x4.5 2
M2.5x4.5 10
M2x3 4
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