Alienware m18 R2 Owner's Manual

Installing the display assembly

CAUTION:The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

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

The following images indicate the location of the antennas and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Place the display assembly on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Route the display cable and camera cable on the routing guides on the display assembly.
Align the screw holes on the display assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the eight screws (M2.5x5) that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Align the screw holes on the antenna holder with the screw holes on the display assembly.
Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the antenna holder to the display assembly.
Turn over the computer.
Adhere the display cable to the system board.
Connect the display cable to the connector (LCD1) on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
Adhere the tape that secures the display-cable connector latch to the system board.
Connect the camera cable to the connector (CAM1) on the system board.
Adhere the tape securing the rear I/O board cable to the system board.
Connect the rear I/O board cable to the connector on the system board.