Dell Alienware m17 User Manual

Chapter 1: Before working inside your computer........................................................................... 9
Before you begin .................................................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 2: After working inside your computer............................................................................10
Chapter 3: Safety instructions..................................................................................................... 11
Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection.....................................................................................................................11
ESD field service kit ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Transporting sensitive components...............................................................................................................................13
Chapter 4: Recommended tools................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 5: Screw list................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 6: Removing the base cover............................................................................................ 17
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 7: Replacing the base cover........................................................................................... 20
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................20
Chapter 8: Removing the battery (half-length)........................................................................... 23
Prerequisites.......................................................................................................................................................................23
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................23
Chapter 9: Replacing the battery (half-length)........................................................................... 24
Procedure ...........................................................................................................................................................................24
Post-requisites................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 10: Removing the battery (full-length)...........................................................................25
Prerequisites.......................................................................................................................................................................25
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................25
Chapter 11: Replacing the battery (full-length)........................................................................... 26
Procedure ...........................................................................................................................................................................26
Post-requisites...................................................................................................................................................................26
Chapter 12: Removing the hard drive........................................................................................... 27
Prerequisites....................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Chapter 13: Replacing the hard drive........................................................................................... 30
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................30
Post-requisites....................................................................................................................................................................31
Contents
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Dell Alienware m17 Specifications

General

Display Size	17.3 inches
Operating System	Windows 11 Home
Ports	HDMI
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3
Weight	Starting at 2.96 kg (6.53 lbs)