Alienware m15 R6 Screen Replacement
Complete guide to Alienware m15 R6 screen replacement. 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
Screen Replacement is one of the most common repairs for Alienware m15 R6. This repair involves replacing the damaged display component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-2 hours and requires moderate skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
What You'll Need
- Replacement display 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:
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 5:
Open the latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board.
Disconnect the Alienhead LED cable from the system board.
Disconnect the RGB-IR camera cable from the USB board.
Lift the system board Mylar and peel the tapes that secure the RGB-IR camera cable to the system board.
Lift the RGB-IR camera cable off the system board.
Turn the computer over and place the computer on a clean and flat surface.
Remove the display cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Remove the RGB-IR camera cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Step 6:
Remove the six screws (M2.5x5) that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Lift the display assembly off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Step 7:
After performing all the above steps, you are left with the display assembly.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $48-$210)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($80-$350)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Alienware m15 R6 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 332 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Alienware m15 R6 generates 340 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 8 kg of CO₂. That's a 98% reduction in carbon emissions!
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