Transporting Sensitive Components; After Working Inside Your Computer; Recommended Tools; Screw List - Dell Alienware m18 R2 Owner's Manual

Transporting sensitive components

When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these
parts in anti-static bags for safe transport.

After working inside your computer

About this task
CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.
Steps
1. Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.
2. Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer.
3. Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer.
4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5. Turn on your computer.

Recommended tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
● Phillips screwdriver #0
● 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 surfaces when replacing a
component.
NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 27. Screw list
Component
Base cover
Base cover
2280 or 2230 solid-state drive
in SSD Slot one and two
2230 solid-state drive in SSD
Slot three and four
Wireless-card bracket
30
Screw type
M2.5x8 (captive screw)
M2.5x5
M2x3.5
M2x3.5
M2x3
Quantity
2
6
2
2
2
Screw image