I am thinking of replacing thermal pads , there is dirt on them and some of them are just crumbling on just a touch. It seems there are thermal pads of different thikness available. Can you tell how much mm will be suitable for this laptop.
I have never measured the pads. I think they were about 1mm. The thickness is not that important. The pads only increase the friction between the parts. It is the heat sink that dissipates the heat. I have even used thermal paste instead. I hope that helps and thanks for watching. God bless, Lee
All the screws are normally about the same torque. Press down with a little force while turning and try a new #0 or #00 screw driver. Also try tapping down on the screw driver with something while you try to remove the screw. I have used a small torx bit on nearly striped screws with success. Sometimes a "joker" in manufacturing puts glue on the screws. I have only seen it a few times though. Thanks for watching and God bless you. Lee
@@leecraftsmen5702 Thank you very much for taking the time to answer me, I am so grateful that you made the video, it is of great help to me, it is the only one I found on RUclips, blessings.
How did you unplug the battery? I’m having trouble unplugging it because of how tiny it is, and the black tape or paper is peeling off, can you help me?
Yes, use a small flat screw driver. Part of the cable connector looks like a black plastic tab. It is in the center of the metal part that is soldered to the mobo. You can pry and leverage on that tab as you keep small tension on the wires.
My Alienware m15 r4 died , what do you guys think it could be? I tried taking it apart and unplugging the battery and waiting a couple minutes, plugging it back in but still nothing when i try to power it on
I think those were #1. Some of the newer models use #0 and even #00. Just use the biggest blade that will fit the slot. Too small is not good. I used this tool: "8-in-1 Precision Slotted and Philips Screwdriver" from Home Depot www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-8-in-1-Precision-Slotted-and-Philips-Screwdriver-71281H/302735272 . You can also buy this as a torx set. Some times it takes a lot of downward pressure and tiny off and on twisting motion's to break it free. If it starts to strip the head, STOP! In that case I switch to a torx bit ( star ) and try the same motion. If all goes badly then the last option is use a small drill and remove the head completely. Then use vise grips to remove the screw after remove the part. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
This isn't particularly helpful. Can't see what you're doing. Put it from the viewers perspective, don't jump around so much, and explain what you're doing.
@@leecraftsmen5702 just giving some advice for people new to doing their own maintenance. Ive done it a few times but haven't had a laptop in a minute so needed a little refresher. This works for me but judging by comments it's hard for others to see what's all going on :)
I am thinking of replacing thermal pads , there is dirt on them and some of them are just crumbling on just a touch. It seems there are thermal pads of different thikness available. Can you tell how much mm will be suitable for this laptop.
I have never measured the pads. I think they were about 1mm. The thickness is not that important. The pads only increase the friction between the parts. It is the heat sink that dissipates the heat. I have even used thermal paste instead.
I hope that helps and thanks for watching.
God bless, Lee
Too thick is better than too thin. It needs to touch both parts and compress a little.
Thanks for the reply 🙂
The screws that connect the heat sink to the motherboard are very strong, any advice? I'm sorry for my English, I speak Spanish
All the screws are normally about the same torque. Press down with a little force while turning and try a new #0 or #00 screw driver. Also try tapping down on the screw driver with something while you try to remove the screw. I have used a small torx bit on nearly striped screws with success. Sometimes a "joker" in manufacturing puts glue on the screws. I have only seen it a few times though.
Thanks for watching and God bless you.
Lee
@@leecraftsmen5702 Thank you very much for taking the time to answer me, I am so grateful that you made the video, it is of great help to me, it is the only one I found on RUclips, blessings.
You are welcome. Thanks!
My will freeze and the speakers will start playing what’s equivalent to TV static, and I can’t fix until I force reset it does anyone know what to do?
Might try a fresh re installation of the Operating system.
How did you unplug the battery? I’m having trouble unplugging it because of how tiny it is, and the black tape or paper is peeling off, can you help me?
Yes, use a small flat screw driver. Part of the cable connector looks like a black plastic tab. It is in the center of the metal part that is soldered to the mobo. You can pry and leverage on that tab as you keep small tension on the wires.
As you can see it took me some effort to slide that connector out too. It is not an easy one.
@@leecraftsmen5702 thank you so much!!!
My Alienware m15 r4 died , what do you guys think it could be? I tried taking it apart and unplugging the battery and waiting a couple minutes, plugging it back in but still nothing when i try to power it on
If it is completely dead, no lights no beeps, it is most likely a mother board issue. Try to remove the memory dimms and see if it will beep.
When you said disconnect the battery. Try to disconnect the primary battery and the coin cell "cmos" battery for about 30 seconds.
My bad. This model has no coin cell battery.
@@leecraftsmen5702 will give that a try
What tool sizes did you use.. some screws seems jammed in
I think those were #1. Some of the newer models use #0 and even #00. Just use the biggest blade that will fit the slot. Too small is not good. I used this tool: "8-in-1 Precision Slotted and Philips Screwdriver" from Home Depot www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-8-in-1-Precision-Slotted-and-Philips-Screwdriver-71281H/302735272 . You can also buy this as a torx set.
Some times it takes a lot of downward pressure and tiny off and on twisting motion's to break it free. If it starts to strip the head, STOP! In that case I switch to a torx bit ( star ) and try the same motion. If all goes badly then the last option is use a small drill and remove the head completely. Then use vise grips to remove the screw after remove the part. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
Can confirm #1
Where is the RAM
Sorry I missed you. Ram is integrated on the mobo. Non replaceable.
This isn't particularly helpful. Can't see what you're doing. Put it from the viewers perspective, don't jump around so much, and explain what you're doing.
I hope you find what you are looking for . Thanks for watching.
@@leecraftsmen5702 just giving some advice for people new to doing their own maintenance. Ive done it a few times but haven't had a laptop in a minute so needed a little refresher. This works for me but judging by comments it's hard for others to see what's all going on :)
For example battery should be the first to disconnect and remove after the casing
Appreciate such a quick response though!
Thanks for your input.