Alienware x15 R2 Service Manual

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Installing the display assembly

Prerequisites

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

About this task

CAUTION:Place the computer on a soft and clean surface to avoid scratching the display.

The following image(s) indicate the location of the display assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the display assembly

Steps

  1. Gently slide and place the display assembly on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Align the screw holes on the display assembly with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Replace the six screws (M2.5x3.5) that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Route the camera cable and the Alien head LED cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and route it through the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Route the display cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and route it through the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  6. Turn the computer over.
  7. Adhere the display cable to the system board.
  8. Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
  9. Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
  10. Adhere the Alien head LED cable to the system board and connect the Alien head LED cable to the system board.
  11. Connect the camera cable to the system board and adhere the tape that secures the camera cable to the system board.

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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