Battery
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Background
The M17-R1 is the first laptop to be released by Alienware after being aquired by Dell. It features the iconic Alienware logo on the top and its model number on the bottom. It's outside cover is rubberized to improve your grip and prevent scratches and fingerprints.
Designed for gaming, it includes powerful Intel processing and dual AMD graphics cards that can handle intensive games. It also made upgrading core components easy, by providing quick access to the RAM, CPU, and GPU.
The M17-R1 is the first version of the Alienware M series, with a 17-inch, 1920 x 1200 display. The dual ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 provided powerful graphics processing for gaming and photo/ video editing. There are 4 GB of DDR3 RAM, which can be upgraded to 8 GB. Other ergonomic features include a rubberized case and a backlit keyboard.
Identification
The M17-R1 features the iconic Alienware logo on the top and its model number on the bottom. Alternatively, locate the Service Tag (S/T) on the bottom panel of your device, then navigate to dell.com/support in your browser. Enter your full service tag into the search bar to confirm model name and number.