Alienware m18 R2 Owner's Manual

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Installing the keyboard-controller board

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

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the keyboard-controller board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Figure 1. Installing the keyboard-controller board
Installing the keyboard-controller board

Steps

  1. Using the alignment posts, place the keyboard-controller board into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Replace the two screws (M2x2) that secure the keyboard-controller board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the cable.
  4. Connect the keyboard-backlight cable to the connector on the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the cable.
  5. Connect the keyboard-controller board cable to the connector on the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the cable.

Next steps

  1. Install the battery.
  2. Install the base cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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