Alienware m15 R6 Logic Board Repair
Complete guide to Alienware m15 R6 logic board repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Logic Board Repair is one of the most common repairs for Alienware m15 R6. This repair involves replacing the damaged logic component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 3-6 hours and requires difficult skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
What You'll Need
- Replacement logic part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1:
Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
New line. Loosen the two captive screws (M2.5x8.5+3.5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly
Loosen the four captive screws (M2.5x1.7+3.3) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Step 2:
Using your fingertips, pry open the base cover from the middle of the front edge of base cover, and then pry the left and right sides of the base cover.
Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Step 3:
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
Turn your computer over and press the power button for 20 seconds to drain the flea power
Step 4:
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (applicable only if not disconnected earlier).
NOTE: After removing the battery, store the battery cable safely. The replacement battery will not be shipped with thebattery cable. If you want to replace the battery cable, it has to be purchased separately.
Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Step 5: Removing the solid-state drive in SSD slot one
Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the thermal shield to the solid-state drive and the system board.
Lift the thermal shield off the solid-state drive.
Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
Step 6: Procedure to move the screw mount in SSD slot one
Slide to remove the screw mount from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Slide the screw mount into the other screw mount slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Step 7: Removing the solid-state drive in SSD slot two
Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the thermal shield to the solid-state drive and system board.
Lift the thermal shield off the solid-state drive.
Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
Step 8: Procedure to move the screw mount in SSD slot two
Slide to remove the screw mount from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Slide the screw mount into the other screw mount slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Step 9:
Lift the system board Mylar to access the memory module.
Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing-clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory modulepops up.
Remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.
Step 10:
Lift the system board Mylar to access the wireless card.
Step 11:
Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Lift the wireless-card bracket off the wireless card.
Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.
Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card slot.
Step 12:
Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the rear I/O-cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the rear I/O-cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Disconnect the Tron light cable from the system board.
Firmly grasp the sides of your computer with both hands and push the rubber feet on the rear I/O-cover outwards with yourthumbs to release the rear I/O-cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Slide the rear I/O-cover away from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Step 13:
The following image indicates the connectors on your system board.
Step 14:
Peel the system board Mylar off the system board.
Step 15:
Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the USB Type-C port bracket to the system board.
Remove the USB Type-C port bracket from the system board.
Open the latch, and disconnect the display cable from the system board.
Disconnect the Alienhead LED cable from the system board.
Peel the display cable from the system board.
Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board.
Peel the power-adapter port cable from the system board.
Disconnect the I/O-board cable from the system board.
Step 16:
Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.
Open the latch, and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board.
Open the latch, and disconnect the keyboard-controller board-cable from the system board.
Open the latch, and disconnect the power-button board cable from the USB board.
Open the latch, and disconnect the RGB-IR camera cable from the USB board.
Peel the RGB-IR camera cable from the system board.
Step 17:
Remove the eight (M2x4) screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. (The USB board and heat sink are attached to the system board.)
Lift the system-board assembly off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. (Before removing the system board, give sufficient time for the heat sink to cool down to avoid injury.)
Place the system-board assembly on a clean and flat surface.
Step 18:
Turn the system-board assembly over.
Remove the USB board.
Remove the heat-sink assembly.
Step 19:
After performing all the above steps, you are left with the system board.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $180-$480)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($300-$800)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Alienware m15 R6 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 320 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Alienware m15 R6 generates 340 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 20 kg of CO₂. That's a 94% reduction in carbon emissions!
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