I/O Board; Removing The I/O Board - Dell Alienware m18 R2 Owner's Manual

2. Install the rear I/O cover.
3. Install the top heat-sink.
4. Install the small fan.
5. Install the wireless card.
6. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
7. Install the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
8. Install the memory module.
9. Install the base cover.
10. Follow the procedure in

I/O board

Removing the I/O board

CAUTION: The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the wireless card.
5. Remove the M.2 2280 solid state drive
6. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
7. Remove the small fan.
8. Remove the top heat-sink.
9. Remove the rear I/O cover.
10. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 20 in
NOTE: The system board can be removed and installed along with the audio board and heat-sink assembly. 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 images indicate the location of the I/O board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
in slot three and four, if applicable.
or M.2 2230 solid-state drive
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Before working inside your
or M.2 2230 solid-state drive
in slot three and four, if applicable.
Removing the system
in slot one and two, whichever is applicable.
computer.
computer.
in slot one and two, whichever is applicable.
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