Alienware m15 Service Manual

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 surface when replacing a component.

Table 1. Screw list. The following table shows the list of screws used in your computer and the component it is secured to.
Component	Secured to	Screw type	Quantity
Base cover	Palm-rest assembly	M2.5x10	6
Base cover	Palm-rest assembly	M2.5x10	2
Battery (Half-length)	Palm-rest assembly	M2x5	4
Battery (Full-length)	Palm-rest assembly	M2x5	6
Hard-drive assembly	Palm-rest assembly	M2x5	4
Heat-sink assembly	System board	M2x3	5
Heat-sink assembly	System board	M2x5	1
Fan	Heat sink	M2x3	2
Wireless-card bracket	System board	M2x3	1
Solid-state drive bracket	Palm-rest assembly	M2x3	1
Solid-state drive	Solid-state drive bracket	M2x2	1
I/O board	Palm-rest assembly	M2x5	1
Touchpad	Palm-rest assembly	M2x2.5	4
Hinges	Palm-rest assembly	M2.5x2.5	2
Power-adapter port	System board and palm-rest assembly	M2x3	1
Power-button board	Palm-rest assembly	M2x3	3
USB Type-C port bracket	System board	M2x3	1
System board	Palm-rest assembly	M2x2	5
Keyboard bracket	Palm-rest assembly	M1.2x2.2	8
Keyboard	Palm-rest assembly	M1.2x1.9	33