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Alienware m15 R4 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 surfaces when replacing a component.
NOTE Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 1. Screw listThe following table shows the list of screws used in your computer and the component it is secured to.
Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Base cover Palm-rest assembly M2.5x5 2 Image: M2x5 screw
Battery Palm-rest assembly M2x3 4 Image: M2x3 screw
Battery Palm-rest assembly M2x4 4 Image: M2x4 screw
M.2 2230 solid-state drive M.2 2230 mounting bracket M2x2.5 1 per M.2 2230 solid-state drive Image: M2x2.5 screw
M.2 2230 mounting bracket Palm-rest assembly M2x2.5 1 per M.2 2230 solid-state drive Image: M2x2.5 screw
M.2 2280 solid-state drive Palm-rest assembly M2x2.5 1 per M.2 2280 solid-state drive Image: M2x2.5 screw
M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive M.2 2230 thermal shield M2x2.5 1 Image: M2x2.5 screw
M.2 2230 thermal shield Left I/O-board M2x2.5 1 Image: M2x2.5 screw
Rear I/O-cover Palm-rest assembly M2x4 2 Image: M2x4 screw
Rear I/O-cover Palm-rest assembly M2.5x5 2 Image: M2.5x5 screw
Wireless-card bracket Left I/O-board M2x3 1 Image: M2x3 screw
Display assembly Palm-rest assembly M2.5x4 8 Image: M2.5x4 screw
Touchpad Palm-rest assembly M2x1.9 4 Image: M2x1.9 screw
Keyboard-controller board Palm-rest assembly M2x1.9 2 Image: M2x1.9 screw
Right I/O-board cable
  • System board
  • Right I/O-board
M2x3 2 Image: M2x3 screw
Right I/O-board Palm-rest assembly M2x3 2 Image: M2x3 screw
M.2 solid-state drive (SSD) frame System board M2x4.5 3 Image: M2x4.5 screw
Fan and heat-sink assembly Palm-rest assembly M2x4.5 2 Image: M2x4.5 screw
Fan and heat-sink assembly Palm-rest assembly M2x3 3 Image: M2x3 screw
System board Palm-rest assembly M2x3 5 Image: M2x3 screw
Left I/O-board Palm-rest assembly M2x3 2 Image: M2x3 screw
Left I/O-board System board M2x4.5 4 Image: M2x4.5 screw
Fan and heat-sink assembly System board M2x3 10 Image: M2x3 screw
Power-adapter port bracket Palm-rest assembly M2x3 2 Image: M2x3 screw
Power-button assembly Palm-rest assembly M2x1.9 3 Image: M2x1.9 screw
Keyboard bracket Keyboard M1.2x2.1 12 Image: M1.2x2.1 screw
Keyboard Palmrest M1.2x1.6 19 Image: M1.2x1.6 screw
Mechanical keyboard bracket Keyboard M2x2.5 11 Image: M2x2.5 screw
Mechanical keyboard bracket Keyboard M2x2 2 Image: M2x2 screw
Mechanical keyboard Palmrest M1.2x2 18 Image: M1.2x2 screw

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