Alienware m17 Service Manual

Procedure

1. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Lift the power-adapter port bracket off the palm-rest assembly.
3. Lift the power-adapter port off the palm-rest assembly, moving it away from the display hinge.
4. Peel the tape that secures the camera cable to the system board and disconnect the camera cable.
5. Peel the tape that secures the display-cable connector latch to the system board.
6. Open the latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board.
   
7. Open the display at an angle of 90 degrees and place the computer at the edge of the table.
8. Remove the two screws (M2.5x4.5) that secures the display hinges to the palm-rest assembly.
9. Rotate the display assembly inward and lift up and away from the palm-rest assembly.
   
   After performing all the steps you are left with the display assembly.