Alienware M17 R3 Almost Complete Disassembly SSD Hard Drive Upgrade Battery Fan Replacement Repair
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My CPU fan has just started making grinding noises and the laptop is over heating, I think I have to do this. Thanks for filming the process!
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Hey Jerec ! My bro is having similar issues with his laptop. Did it seem to help you out?
Try it.
I have been so frustrated with Dell. I was super intimidated by trying the fan replacement on my own. This video saved my ass!!!! Thank you very much!!!!!!
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I have to replace my GPU fan in a M17R4 tomorrow. After I got to the point where I realized I had to remove the System Board, I decided to do a search to see if there was a video. THANK YOU. It's really nice to see it done by someone a head of time.
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which side is GPU and which side is CPU?
@@j.anthony1350 not sure
Scott b does it worked as i have same problem with gpu noisy fan
@@samehsamir5820 yes, it worked for me.
I just wanted to take the time to say a sincere thank you for making this video. My Alienware CPU fan recently failed and I was able to replace both with your video. First time taking apart a computer and all I can think is Adult Legos lol! Now I got an itch. Well thank you either way, very informative and helpful.
Hahaha glad you were able to get it repaired. At the end of the day, everything is just Legos, seeing how things fit together and how you can arrange them to create your own things. :P
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Thank you! Wow, thank you! I took mine to a repair shop and they didn't want to touch it. This video was EVERYTHING I needed. After a couple hours, I am back up and running perfect! Thank you so much!!!
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@@ItsBinhRepaired I did both immediately! Thank you!
@@JC-2 Thanks!
Yeah...
THANK YOU. Followed this step by step and my fan is now working 🥳😩
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Used this guide to replace my fans. Thanks man, saved me a lot of money
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I took apart my M15 R3 to install an SSD earlier this week. Screws more or less did the same thing. Some came out fully and some did not. Just ordered the M17R3 for the 4k screen and numerical keypad. Was seeing what was up with the extra storage spaces. Thanks for the video even if it doesnt cover what I am looking for.
Your title is misleading. I read "SSD Hard Drive Upgrade". One could argue its "upgrade battery", but regardless it is not accurate.
I put the word hard drive in there because a lot of uneducated people think the SSD is the hard drive, just like how people call all tablets iPads. It's not meant to be misleading, it's meant to help people that don't know what they're looking at find my videos. The title only allows for 100 characters, so I can't fit an explanation.
Thanks! Came here because the exact two screws on my m17 r4 do not come out. They stay in. Too worried I’d break my expensive laptop. But thanks to you. It didn’t happen. :)
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Thanks man, I took mine apart to clean it and I thought I missed a wire or 2 so I needed a reference. Nice video
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This was excruciatingly detailed... Also very much appreciated. Thanks!
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i have a m15 r3 with my gpu fan not working. this helped me a ton. thank you so much for saving me $150!!!!
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Thanks mate you’re good help to me. I tried to clean my fan. It was stck with a lot of dirt. When i put it back my keyboard was not working. Good thing that you keep telling the parts on the laptop so i just reconnected my keyboard snd sll is well. Godbless 😊
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Thank you so much for this video! You are a life saver!
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@@ItsBinhRepaired In my case I couldnt get the black tape back on and need to get a new one. Do you have a recommended brand?
Which black tape?
@@ItsBinhRepaired the one at 17:37
You can use any tape. Packaging tape works just fine.
My GPU fan keeps making buzzing noises, I really really hope this is the solution i’ve been looking for
I’m going to try this fan repair this weekend, this is the only video I found with this kind of fix 🤞
Good luck, hope it goes well!
Super helpful would not have been able to clean my fans without this. Big subscribe from me
Awesome! Glad the video helped. :) Thanks for subscribing!
I am shopping for the laptop right now, and there was deal on this laptop due to small defect. Wanted to see what I could upgrade if I get it, and seeing those internals changed my mind very quickly. Going to pass on this one. Soldered ram? Yeah, no...
Yeah... stupid designs
Thanks For your vid I just fixed Powerjack for my alienware m17 r3 and It works perfectly fine :)
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Should have done a re-paste while you were in there.. I gotta do mine right now and the plan is to repaste it...while there..
Not my devices to just stack on extra work. Customer would have to pay. Lol
first it was my gpu fan now its both might have to try this
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Do you know where to find latches like you mentioned in 22:55 the little black part because I lost 2 pairs of them if so, can you give me a link to them.
@SwagMoney2k no, but this might help czcams.com/video/WO56KJOHywM/video.html
Thank you.. did a fan replacement for a customer and this helped a lot. I hate Dell very very very much and even more so after having to deal with this POS.
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Thank you so much for this. Helped me fix this exact issue
Awesome, glad it helped!
i just pulled two massive hairballs out of the side vent things of my laptop. it was disgusting, and i'm not done, but thank you regardless i really appreciate it
Hahaha glad it helped. Those hair balls can be pretty bad.
Think I can clean the fans just removing the bottom panel and blowing air in through the back led panel? Maybe removing that led panel as well? Unbelievable to tear a computer down this much to clean some fans..
This video will help czcams.com/video/3zs_SJ3BXgA/video.html
@@ItsBinhRepaired well my CPU fan just locked up... great... anychance i can pay you and ship it to you for repair.. I dont want to screw this "new to me" laptop.. this is why u dont by used shit gahdammit
Are you able to turn it from the outside with a needle or by hand?
@@ItsBinhRepaired roughly.. took the back off today to clean it with air and noticed it was more difficult to spin than the other side. Looking at the laptop it is the one on the right. I thoroughly cleaned it today, and it was working fine until i turned one dota 2 for a game. Ran max blast for abot 5 minutes, then this right side fan froze up and refused to spin, makes a shuttering noise every 10 seconds like its trying to spin but cant. I will disassemble the back again now and hope its a clog of dust but it was already cleaned well.. FUCK
@@Carbon5.0 hopefully not a bad fan
My gpu fan started making loud sounds,should i try to fix it or it must be replaced? Is it possible to replace only 1 fan without having to replace the whole heat sink?
You can try this czcams.com/video/3zs_SJ3BXgA/video.html
@@ItsBinhRepaired hey man i have to thank u disassembled it and lubricated and yep it worked! U saved my day many thanks from egypt😅
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Alienware - m17 R4 17.3" FHD Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 1TB Solid State Drive - Lunar Light either it is welded and cannot be upgraded or the day it fails it cannot be easily replaced
Hmm
I really needed this, cos my GPU fan is messing up, it’s just vibrating a lot, now know I can clean it
Glad it helped. If it's still noisy after, I have videos showing how to repair laptop fans.
@@ItsBinhRepaired update … I broke the faulty fan while trying to remove 🥲😢 … How do I order a replacement fan ? Cos I’m now heart broken, but thanks for the video tho
@@ItsBinhRepaired I got a question can I still use the laptop even tho the GPU fan is broken, I’ve order a replacement from AliExpress, but can I still use it for light task, until I get the replacement ?
Should be ok, but you might want to monitor temperatures. If it hits 100c it can cause permanent damage.
@@ItsBinhRepaired the GPU or the CPU ? The CPU always hits 100C anytime I game but for a short durations and goes down to 95C, but the GPU it’s highest so far is 82C (without the fan) and I see a huge performance dip, and I quit the game, but with light work loads and browsing, the max is 65C (without the fan)
Thank you for the video, i did everything right but the problem is that sound is not working anymore
Double check the speaker connections
Thanks for the great insights and solutions!!!
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Where in the world is the CMOS battery located? I have an M15 R3 and can't for the life of me find where it is, even after watching multiple teardown videos....
Likely built into the main battery
Any clue what i can do about 2 red flashes 1 blue "cpu fail" after a windows update wont turn on my idea was to replace cmos, but now idk.
Not sure
What screw driver did you use? Great video!
This set will work amzn.to/3GHehw8 use the bit that fits the best in each screw.
Thanks!
Yup
My fans are loud and vibrating so I'll be following this video to replace my fans. Did the computer you worked on ever boot up properly? Wondering if I should worry 😂 Liked and subscribed
Of course it worked lol
@@ItsBinhRepaired I figured lol
@@raylyndaschilke8686 lol
My System password stopped working on this same model. How do reset the CMOS battery? I don’t see it!
You can't reset the cmos password by resetting the cmos
my GPU fan in my M17 R3 started grinding and stopped spinning. should i replace the enitre gpu side fan?
This might help czcams.com/video/3zs_SJ3BXgA/video.html
Thank you!! I love youuuuuu!!!! ❤❤❤❤
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Hey thanks for the video, can you pls tell me when on this video you disconnect display
If you don't know which one is the video cable, that means you lack important experience and should watch the video from start to finish. If you go straight to the screen cable, you'll likely fry your motherboard.
Where is thr cmos battery
I think the main battery acts as the cmos battery
Can you please make a video on screen replacement, there isnt really anything out there on M17 R3 screen breakdown? Pleeeeese
I don't own computers and I don't buy computers to make these videos. If you want me to make a video, you'll have to ship me the computer and pay for the repair. I don't make much from these videos to do them by request for free.
My eye tracker is disconnected. Can I fix it at home?
I don't know your skill level and if it's physically disconnected or broken or software
TY
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thanks for the teardown
and makeing it easy
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Thanks for the video. Managed to get mine apart and cleaned out... however it still grinds and I noticed that fan (CPU side) was loose compared to the other so looks like I need to replace the fan with motor. What is the name of the adhesive tape used to help keep the fan sealed up?
What adhesive?
@@ItsBinhRepaired As far as I can tell, the only adhesive on the fan. The same adhesive you originally peeled off of the fan casing when you thought you could access the fan without pulling the mb.
@@whanethewhip time stamp? I don't see any adhesive on the fan that's necessary.
@@ItsBinhRepaired At 20:09 you are scraping up a strip of it using your plastic razor. I was able to replace the fan today with a new one and reused the adhesive tape but it's not sticking very well and was hoping to buy some to get a fresh seal at those seams but not sure what to look for since I'm not familiar with the nomenclature.
@Whane The Whip you don't need any special tape. Packaging tape works just fine.
Awesome ¡thanks¡
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I just can’t get my I/O board to remove at all. I am wiggling, pulling, tugging. It’s as if the dang thing is glued on or something.
All screws removed?
@@ItsBinhRepaired Yeah I only see 2 in the back. I can't seem to figure out if I'm too weak to pull or something else is up.
@@BlackMindPrime follow the video exactly
I'm not seeing the CMOS battery. Will pulling it out help to reset the BIOS to the factory version?
It'll reset the bios, but not remove passwords. You can try disconnecting the battery.
@@ItsBinhRepaired Thank you for the reply. I'm not seeing the CMOS battery anywhere. I've been scrolling through the video and watched the whole thing but never really saw the CMOS battery. Can't find anything online about it's location either. My laptop has been getting stuck on restart. It only comes into Windows after a long rest and cold CPU.
@@zevan9592 that's not a bios issue
@@ItsBinhRepaired Got a CPU bad error code the other day. Keep your Alienware on warranty or build it yourself people!
Yup
Hey there! My fan just started making a really loud sound, one that I'm not sure that just grease would fix. Before you started repairs on this computer, do you remember how it sounded? Was it anything like in this video - czcams.com/video/xfPFeugipok/video.html ? Thanks :)
I think it'll work
Got close, but all my SSD screws are super stuck and starting to strip. Don’t know how you made that look so easy 😅 will probably need a screw extractor
Likely using the wrong size screwdriver.
@@ItsBinhRepaired I’ve tried a Phillips 000, 00, and 0, which did you use if you can recall?
@@MrCman257 JIS1
is it good to use a vaccum that doesnt look safe ive never done this but I wanna clean out my alienware M15 R3 and idek how to im scared tbh I dont wanna mess it up
czcams.com/video/3zs_SJ3BXgA/video.html
This is great. Thanks for posting
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@@ItsBinhRepaired You bet, I subscribed 2 minutes into the video, its very well made! Question: Im going to try and do the same thing to my m15 today but I'll be taking apart both fans. In the video you didn't do the other side to keep the seals down, any tips for when I take that part aside? is there any kind of tape or adhesive I should buy before getting to that side?
@@TRIGGAMAN_LOCO what tape/seals? Not sure what you're referring to. I found a way to remove the fan without the tool. You want to push from the center where the magnet ring is. That central part of the propellers is much more solid.
I’m referring to the fan you didn’t disassemble in the video. It looks like it’s maybe more complicated to take apart than the one you did.
@@TRIGGAMAN_LOCO oh, you mean over the heatsink to the fan? You can use any tape. Electrical tape gets gooey, so I wouldn't use that though
if you could, could you make a referral link to the replacement fans that you would have used? I am going to be using this as a guide for repairing the same laptop with a gpu fan failure and I want to make sure I get the same or better fans for this. Thanks in advanced!
Omg, they're about $100 amzn.to/3rbahfo better to try to fix them. Try this video and the links in the description czcams.com/video/3zs_SJ3BXgA/video.html
@@ItsBinhRepaired gotcha, definitely going to try but if fixing them doesn't work then I'll try my hand at just replacing them c:
Hope it works out
@@ItsBinhRepaired sadly although I watched the video and tried my best to get it working the little fella just isn't starting, typing from the same laptop but I do not know where your reply went with the referral link and the CZcams video aswell, if you could send the link one more time I would be very appreciative.
@@03codey it's still there
Can the DC power jack cable for Alienware M15 r2 still be used on Alienware M17 r3? As it is the only one I can find in my country
Not sure. Voltage needs to be the same, amperage needs to be the same or higher, and the inner and outer diameter of the plug needs to be the same.
If you're talking about the internal charge port, then you'll want to make sure the connector and cable length is the same.
Cant find the cmos battery
I don't think there is one.
Hey, I only disconnected the battery and then cleaned the fans with napkins and then plugged the battery back in but the laptop isn’t turning on, please help!
You might have shorted it or caused static damage
Double check the RAM
can you show us how to take off the lcd? or in other words the screen?
I don't own the computers, so I no longer have it and also I cannot take customer computers apart when they don't actually need repair. Too much risk.
What is the piece that connects the sound card to the mother board called?
What do you mean? The aux port?
Do you know maybe how called the small connector Pad what you remove in 23:50 ???. My PIN is damage :-(
There are numbers and letters on the cable. Try googling it. I can't read the part number in the video.
@@ItsBinhRepaired UFK 2039 2-37 but i cant find it
Might have to contact Dell
Thanks! I just replaced the fans!
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My m17r3 had issues with fluctuation of Cpu temperate dose it helpful?
Should help
It depends on what's causing the temperature fluctuation
What is the size of fan fins inner dia and outer dia
Are you going to put a random object in there? I don't measure stuff like that.
@@ItsBinhRepaired
Fan that I'm looking for is not available in dell store, fan on my laptop has 20mm ID, 52mm OD 3 wire. I'm thinking of installing new motor in housing
I just check the fan model number and check ebay/Amazon
hey i need an help i accidently broke my screen outter frame is there any chance i can fix it but the display is working properly can you please help me \
Like, just the bezel is broken?
@@ItsBinhRepaired YEAH !!!!
@@raamprakashkalaiyarasan3540 just have to order a replacement if only that piece
@@ItsBinhRepaired once screw fell from the screen but the screen is working well do u know the aprox price by any chance ?
@@raamprakashkalaiyarasan3540 what do you mean? You'll have to make a video and put it on CZcams
Hello where is the location for the cmos battery,? thank you
I think it uses the regular battery for that. Not sure.
@@ItsBinhRepaired okay so if you pull the battery out it will clear the CMOS?
Possibly, not sure
Anymore insight on the CMOS battery? My system password isn’t working. Dell says I need to replace the entire laptop but would like to avoid that. Thanks
Bios password? Can't replace that.
What was your problem with the fan?
If you watch the whole video you'll see. The problem is the fan isn't working properly, bad grease. Watch the video. I show what's wrong with it and how to fix it. I don't know why people ask me questions that are answered by the video.
@@ItsBinhRepaired well, it's 1 hour and 20 minutes long😅.
My gpu fan just stopped responding to the AWCC and i am not able to control it
Well, if you can't sit through the video, chances are, you won't be able to fix it, because it'll take longer for you to follow along and repair it yourself. Time to send it to a technician. Haha If it helps, you could speed it up to 2x speed.
@@ItsBinhRepaired if I will try to repair it by myself i will obviously watch it.
It just, i still got warranty and i am scared to accidentally destroy something.
@@s_h_i_m_i oh, in that case, send it in for warranty. Haha why would you risk it?
How many times did you say there we go ???? why do you keep saying that
I dunno, count it. Why does it matter? Lol
where is the ram
Soldered
basically, all of my screws but 3 came out and a lot of them made this "clicking" sound, so I stopped
Hmmm not sure what you mean
that happened to mine too i think it’s just clicking back down into place maybe it’s just screwed in wrong cuz i got mines out by screwing it out in a diff direction
Hmmm
@@ItsBinhRepaired also thanks for the video! it helped me a lot but my tapes not sticking back down what other tape should i use on the fan part?
@@S.21st if just on the fan, packaging tape works
You shouldn't have to go through so much trouble just to replace your CPU fan!
Yeah...
Don't buy Alienware then. I've had to do 4 of these units 4-8 months after factory warranty expired.
Слишком много слов!!!👎
Use the mute button... don't blame me that you don't understand English.
to much talking just get to the point of removing/replacing parts
Pay attention. Almost 0 time of the disassembly is wasted while talking... it's mostly giving useful tips and tricks. You're the type of person that doesn't know how to do anything, because you understand nothing...
If you don't like it, mute the audio and fast forward to the end. Useful tip for someone that doesn't understand how things work...
@@ItsBinhRepaired i figured it out without all your useless explaining lmao
@noahbratcher3969 good job? Not everybody can figure it out. If you break something because you didn't want to listen, don't blame me.
lol nothing broke @@ItsBinhRepaired
@noahbratcher3969 That's good for you, but just because you didn't need instructions, doesn't mean everybody else doesn't. Do you feel cool?
I didn't need to watch a video in order to take apart all the computers I worked on. I win. Lol
you took almost 10 min to remove the battery connector ... ????? you should not be making videos
Less than 6 minutes in and the battery connector was disconnected... that's starting with all the screws in and never working on this model before. Meanwhile, you're here because you couldn't figure it out yourself. You can kindly go f yourself...
Go watch the useless videos where they cut everything out and show the the cover magically removed and the battery disconnected. Good luck with that.
Ugly design I ever seen, totally disappointed
Lol