Alienware M17x Display Assembly Replacement

Flip the laptop over so the model stickers face the ceiling.

Remove the two 3.5 mm Phillips #0 screws holding the cover in place.

Slide cover forward then carefully lift up.

Remove the two 5.5 mm Phillips #0 screws holding the battery in place.

Carefully use the Plastic Opening Tool to unplug the battery.

Lift the battery up and out to remove.

Flip the laptop back over so that the Alienware logo faces the ceiling then open the lid to view the screen.

Use a spudger as a lever to pry the black plastic siding off of the frame starting on either of the top corners.

Use the spudger to remove the siding from the bottom of the frame near the hinges.

Carefully lift the black plastic siding up and out of the hinged area making sure not to break the fragile sides.

Use the plastic opening tool to disconnect the screen from the top mount.

Tilt the screen forward to expose the connecting wires.

Disconnect said wires to then lift the display assembly out of the frame.