Dell Alienware 17 R4 (P12S001) Full HD 1080p Screen Downgrade How-To Video Tutorial


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to downgrade to a Full HD 1080p Screen on your Dell Alienware 17 R4 (P12S001) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 22 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to downgrade to a Full HD 1080p on your Dell Alienware 17 R4 (P12S001).

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Alienware 17 R4 (P12S001) Full HD 1080p Screen Downgrade

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.
Remove and disconnect Web Camera.

Step 11

  • Remove and disconnect Web Camera.
Remove and disconnect Web Camera.Remove and disconnect Web Camera.
Unscrew and disconnect logo board (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 12

  • Unscrew and disconnect logo board (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and disconnect logo board (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect logo board (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect logo board (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and turn over Screen (4 x

Step 13

  • Unscrew and turn over Screen (4 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect and remove Screen.
Unscrew and turn over Screen (4 x Disconnect and remove Screen.Unscrew and turn over Screen (4 x Unscrew and turn over Screen (4 x
Pry apart and remove hinge caps.

Step 14

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

Step 15

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 16

Disconnect and remove Display Cable.Disconnect and remove Display Cable.
***The following will show the steps needed to downgrade from a UHD 4K Screen to a Full HD 1080p Screen***

Step 17

  • ***The following will show the steps needed to downgrade from a UHD 4K Screen to a Full HD 1080p Screen***
  • Attach display cable and place Full HD 1080p Screen onto back cover.
  • Connect Web Camera and place on Back Cover.
***The following will show the steps needed to downgrade from a UHD 4K Screen to a Full HD 1080p Screen***Attach display cable and place Full HD 1080p Screen onto back cover.Connect Web Camera and place on Back Cover.***The following will show the steps needed to downgrade from a UHD 4K Screen to a Full HD 1080p Screen***
Guide display cable through palmrest and connect to motherboard.

Step 18

  • Guide display cable through palmrest and connect to motherboard.
  • Guide antenna cables through palmrest.
Guide display cable through palmrest and connect to motherboard.Guide antenna cables through palmrest.
Connect and attach Tobii Eye Tracker.

Step 19

  • Connect and attach Tobii Eye Tracker.
Connect and attach Tobii Eye Tracker.Connect and attach Tobii Eye Tracker.
Attach hinges and replace screws (12 x M2.5 x 3mm wafer).

Step 20

Guide display cables through hinge assembly.

Step 21

  • Guide display cables through hinge assembly.
  • Replace hinge caps.
  • Replace display bezel.
Guide display cables through hinge assembly.Replace hinge caps.Replace display bezel.
Replace display assembly then connect Tobii Eye Tracker and logo board.

Step 22

  • Replace display assembly then connect Tobii Eye Tracker and logo board.
  • ***Next repeat steps 1-9 in reverse order to complete your downgrade.***
Replace display assembly then connect Tobii Eye Tracker and logo board.***Next repeat steps 1-9 in reverse order to complete your downgrade.***Replace display assembly then connect Tobii Eye Tracker and logo board.
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