Alienware m17 R1 Screen Replacement
Complete guide to Alienware m17 R1 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 m17 R1. 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:
Open the screen until it is flat.
Ensure that the surface you are working on can support both the screen and the base of the laptop.
Step 2:
Remove the eight 7 mm screws around the edge of the screen using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Support the screen from the bottom to make it easier to remove the screws.
Step 3:
Insert the plastic opening tool and gently slide it around the edge of the screen to lift the face of the screen away from its base.
Be careful not to break the face of the screen when lifting it.
Step 4:
Remove the two 3 mm Phillips #1 screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Pull the assembly grip away to remove it.
Remove the two 5 mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Step 5:
Push in the assembly towards the spring.
Gently lift the slider from the side opposite to the spring and pull the slider away from the spring.
The spring is loosely secured to the slider and may fall off and become lost when removing the slider.
Step 6:
If the spring is defective, slide it off the end of the assembly and replace it.
📖 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 m17 R1 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 337 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Alienware m17 R1 generates 345 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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