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Alienware x17 R1 Service Manual

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Installing the power-adapter port

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image(s) indicate the location of the power-adapter port and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the power-adapter port

Steps

  1. Slide the power-adapter port at an angle into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and adhere the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
  2. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
  3. Adhere the tapes that secure the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
  4. Place the power-adapter port bracket on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Align the screw holes on the power-adapter port bracket to the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  6. Replace the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  7. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the power-adapter port bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

  1. Install the rear-I/O cover.
  2. Install the base cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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