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Alienware 17 R3 Battery Replacement

Written By: Jonathon Tschurwald (and 5 other contributors)
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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

15

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

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Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the battery for your Alienware 17 R3. Be sure you have all the required tools before you begin.

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Parts

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  1. Step 1 Battery

    Turn the computer off.

    • Turn the computer off.

    • Disconnect the charging cable from the computer.

    • Failure to unplug the charging cable could result in damaging the computer or seriously injuring yourself.

    • Wear the anti-static wrist strap to prevent any electrical shock to the components. Shocks may damage the components.

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  2. Step 2

    Unscrew and remove the two 4mm Phillips #1 screws from the cover.

    • Unscrew and remove the two 4mm Phillips #1 screws from the cover.

    • Remember to put the screws in a safe place so you can find them all during re-assembly.

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  3. Step 3

    • Pull up and slide the cover off.

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  4. Step 4

    • Unplug the black wire with the yellow tag to disconnect the battery.

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  5. Step 5

    • Unscrew and remove the four 3mm Phillips #1 screws holding the hard drive in place.

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  7. Step 6

    • Unscrew and remove the four 2mm Phillips #1 screws holding the casing together.

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  8. Step 7

    • Remove the plug from the hard drive.

    • Lift the hard drive out and set aside.

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  9. Step 8

    • Unscrew the one Phillips #1 screw holding down the bottom of the M.2 chip.

    • Pull the M.2 chip straight out of its socket.

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  10. Step 9

    • Unscrew and remove the eight 3mm Phillips #1 screws (located in areas labeled "P").

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  11. Step 10

    • Carefully pull the three ribbons up to remove them.

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  12. Step 11

    • Remove the six 4mm Phillips #1 screws on the side and the two 10mm Phillips #1 screws on the top.

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  13. Step 12

    • Flip over the laptop and open it.

    • Insert the spudger along the edges of the laptop and gently pry upward to lift the keyboard panel.

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  14. Step 13

    • Remove the six 4mm Phillips #1 screws holding the battery in place.

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  15. Step 14

    • Unplug the two sets of wires from the motherboard.

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  16. Step 15

    • Lift out the battery pack.

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Conclusion

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

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