Dell Alienware M17x R3 (Early 2011) - Manual (Page 97)

System Board 97
Replacing the System Board
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the computer
base and place it on the computer base.
3 Replace the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in "Replacing the Optical
Drive" on page 94.
5 Replace the speakers (see "Replacing the Speakers" on page 88).
6 Replace the Bluetooth card (see "Replacing the Bluetooth Card" on
page 84).
7 Replace the palm rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly"
on page 81).
8 Replace the status light board (see "Replacing the Status Light Board" on
page 76).
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