Alienware m17 R5 AMD User Manual

Alienware m17 R5 AMD
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: P50E
Regulatory Type: P50E001/P50E002/P50E003
March 2022
Rev. A00

Alienware m17 R5 AMD Specifications

General

Processor	AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
Operating System	Windows 11 Home
Weight	3.3 kg (7.28 lbs)
Graphics	AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT
Display	17.3-inch FHD (1920 x 1080)
Memory	32GB DDR5
Storage	1TB NVMe SSD
Battery	97Whr
Ports	HDMI 2.1
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6E

Summary

Working inside your computer

Safety instructions

Guidelines for protecting the computer and ensuring personal safety during service.

Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection

Measures and precautions to prevent damage from static electricity.

After working inside your computer

Steps to follow after completing internal computer work.

Removing and installing components

Recommended tools

Lists the necessary tools for component removal and installation.

Base cover

Procedure for removing and installing the computer's base cover.

Solid-state drives

Instructions for removing and installing M.2 SSDs in slots one and two.

Memory module

Instructions for removing and installing memory modules.

Battery

Precautions and procedures for removing and installing the battery.

Display assembly

Procedures for removing and installing the display assembly.

System board

Procedures for removing and installing the system board.

Fan and heat-sink assembly

Instructions for removing and installing the fan and heat-sink assembly.

System setup

Entering BIOS setup program

Steps to access the BIOS setup utility.

System setup options

Details of Main and Advance menu options in the BIOS Setup.

Updating the BIOS

Methods for updating the computer's BIOS via Windows or USB.

Troubleshooting

Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries

Safety precautions and procedures for dealing with swollen lithium-ion batteries.

System-diagnostic lights

Explains power and battery status lights and diagnostic codes.

Built-in self-test (BIST)

How to run M-BIST and LCD BIST for hardware diagnostics.

Drain residual flea power (perform hard reset)

Steps to drain residual power for troubleshooting or component replacement.

Getting help and contacting Alienware

Self-help resources

Lists online resources for product information and support.

Contacting Alienware

Information on how to contact Alienware for sales or support.