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Alienware 17 R2 Screen Replacement

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  1. Alienware 17 R2  Screen Replacement, Display: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Put the laptop on a hard surface.

    • Make sure that the Alienware is not plugged into any power source.

    • First, we need to unplug the battery.

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    • To unplug the battery, turn the computer upside down.

    • Remove the two 4mm screws from the plastic covering protecting the inner part of the laptop.

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    • Gently, pull the cover up and slide it off.

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    • Now, you are going to look for a yellow tag.

    • Unplug the black wire that has the yellow tag.

    • This with successfully disconnect your battery.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, gently remove the black plastic casing from the LCD screen.

    • Run the opening tool along the inner side of the computer where the screen and the plastic covering meet.

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    • No you will unscrew the 2mm screws on the top and bottom side of the screen.

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    • Tilt the screen forward towards the keyboard.

    • Disconnect the plug that is connecting the screen to the main body.

  8. Alienware 17 R2  Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Gently, lift the display away from the laptop.

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