m15 R5, lid Alien Light header pin connector

Question

Good day. Does anyone know what is it called, the pin/header connector of the ALIEN HEAD (LED LIGHT) in Alienware m15 r5? The one in red circle. I was planning to replace mine. I know how to do this I just want to know the part name/number/piece, what it's called.

Thanks!

crimsom · Answer

Hi @Crimson Swordsman welcome to this free user-to-user Alienware laptop discussion forum.

Dell provides the Alienhead LED cable when the Display assembly is replaced.

Please share photograph of the label on the large cable plug to motherboard socket so that Alienhead LED cable identity is revealed.

Crimson Swordsman · Answer

Thank you for your reply.

My Alienhead LED cable is working. What's not working is the pin/header connector soldered to the motherboard (the black rectangle one where the cable is connected).

That's what I wish to replace, hopefully.

Thank you for your reply.

ejn63 · Answer

That's not going to be available as a separate part, short of salvaging one from an otherwise defective system board. You may be able to find one on Ebay for low cost -- otherwise, you'll be replacing the mainboard (which is likely to prove cost-prohibitive).

crimsom · Answer

Hi @Crimson Swordsman thank you for your observation.

The Alienhead LED cable would have revealed the type of socket on the motherboard.

Try $100 Dell Laptop Repair | Dell Repair | Laptop Repair | Notebook Service Center (parts-people.com).

Crimson Swordsman · Answer

How sir?   Btw, this is what I'm looking for.

EnlightenAlchemist · Answer

Did you ever find this connector?I am also looking for it.

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