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Dell Alienware 15 R3 Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Dell Alienware 15 R3 Motherboard Replacement, Back Case: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 3 Dell Alienware 15 R3 Motherboard Replacement, Back Case: Schritt 1, Bild 2 von 3 Dell Alienware 15 R3 Motherboard Replacement, Back Case: Schritt 1, Bild 3 von 3
    • Before you begin, turn off the laptop and unplug the charger.

    • Flip the laptop over so that the backside is facing up.

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 13.0 mm screws from the sides of the back case.

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove one 5.0 mm screw from the back of the laptop.

  2. Dell Alienware 15 R3 Motherboard Replacement: Schritt 2, Bild 1 von 1
    • Use the opening tool to pry the back case from the computer.

    • Use the opening tool and work your way around the perimeter of the back case to gently release the clips.

    • Start from the black vent for an easier removal.

    • Lift the back case off of the laptop.

  3. Dell Alienware 15 R3 Motherboard Replacement, Cover Assembly: Schritt 3, Bild 1 von 1
    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove two screws from the side of the laptop.

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    • Use an opening tool to release the four tabs from the hinge cover and gently pry it off.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove nine screws from the chassis.

    • Use a spudger or opening tool to remove the chassis and reveal the battery, fan, motherboard, and other components.

  6. Dell Alienware 15 R3 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: Schritt 6, Bild 1 von 1
    • Before you begin, disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard. Use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small locking flap. Then, you can safely pull the battery cable out.

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the eleven screws connecting the fan to the motherboard.

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    • Detach the ribbon cable connecting the heat sink to the motherboard.

    • Pull the heat sink off of the fan.

    • Be careful as you lift it off the fan so it doesn't bend.

  8. Dell Alienware 15 R3 Motherboard Replacement: Schritt 8, Bild 1 von 1
    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the eight screws from the motherboard.

    • Detach the remaining ribbon cables from the motherboard.

    • Remove the motherboard from the laptop.

Abschluss

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Jake Nelson

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This guide completely skips disengaging the battery, which should be done before any components, and it should be plugged back in last.

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