Dell Alienware 17 R4 (P12S001) Back Cover How-To Video Tutorials


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Back Cover on your Dell Alienware 17 R4 (P12S001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 14 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Alienware 17 R4 (P12S001) Back Cover.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Alienware R4 Back Cover

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Alienware 17 R4 (P12S001) Back Cover

Unscrew and remove Base Cover (1 X Captive Screw)(6 X 2.5mmx13mm).

Step 1

  • Unscrew and remove Base Cover (1 X Captive Screw)(6 X 2.5mmx13mm).
Unscrew and remove Base Cover (1 X Captive Screw)(6 X 2.5mmx13mm).Unscrew and remove Base Cover (1 X Captive Screw)(6 X 2.5mmx13mm).Unscrew and remove Base Cover (1 X Captive Screw)(6 X 2.5mmx13mm).
Disconnect battery cable.

Step 2

  • Disconnect battery cable.
Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (4 x

Step 3

Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (4 x Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (4 x Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (4 x
Unscrew and remove bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 4

Unscrew and remove bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect and remove WLAN Card.Unscrew and remove bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove I/O Cover (2 x M2.5 x 7mm).

Step 5

Unscrew and remove I/O Cover (2 x M2.5 x 7mm).Unscrew and remove I/O Cover (2 x M2.5 x 7mm).
Unscrew and disconnect Bottom Base(2 x

Step 6

Unscrew and disconnect Bottom Base(2 x Unscrew and disconnect Bottom Base(2 x Unscrew and disconnect Bottom Base(2 x Unscrew and disconnect Bottom Base(2 x
Unscrew and disconnect Motherboard(8 x

Step 7

Unscrew and disconnect Motherboard(8 x Unscrew and disconnect Motherboard(8 x Unscrew and disconnect Motherboard(8 x Unscrew and disconnect Motherboard(8 x
Remove Motherboard with heatsink.

Step 8

  • Remove Motherboard with heatsink.
Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (6 x

Step 9

Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (6 x Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (6 x
Use fingers to separate and turn over bezel.

Step 10

  • Use fingers to separate and turn over bezel.
  • Disconnect and remove Bezel.
Use fingers to separate and turn over bezel.Disconnect and remove Bezel.Use fingers to separate and turn over bezel.
Pry apart and remove hinge caps.

Step 11

  • Pry apart and remove hinge caps.
Unscrew and remove Hinges (12 x M2.5 x 3mm wafer).

Step 12

Unscrew and remove Hinges (12 x M2.5 x 3mm wafer).Unscrew and remove Hinges (12 x M2.5 x 3mm wafer).
Disconnect and remove Display Cable.

Step 13

Disconnect and remove Display Cable.Disconnect and remove Display Cable.
The remaining piece is the Back Cover.

Step 14

Alienware R4 Back Cover

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