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Alienware Area-51m R2 Service Manual

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Installing the palm-rest assembly

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the palm-rest assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Palm rest

Place the palm-rest assembly on a clean and flat surface.

Next steps

  1. Install the keyboard.
  2. Install the right power-adapter port.
  3. Install the system board.
  4. Install the left power-adapter port.
  5. Install the heat-sink assembly.
  6. Install the computer base.
  7. Install the display assembly.
  8. Install the rear-I/O cover.
  9. Install the touchpad.
  10. Install the coin-cell battery.
  11. Install the speakers.
  12. Install the audio daughter-board.
  13. Install the card-reader board.
  14. Install the solid-state drive interposer board, if applicable.
  15. Install the solid-state drive in M.2 slot four, if applicable.
  16. Install the solid-state drive in M.2 slot three, if applicable.
  17. Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 8 in Installing the hard drive, if applicable.
  18. Install the solid-state drive in M.2 slot two.
  19. Install the solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.
  20. Install the wireless card.
  21. Install the memory modules.
  22. Install the battery.
  23. Install the base cover.
  24. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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