Alienware m18 R2 Owner's Manual

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

Place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on a flat and clean surface and perform the post-requisites to install the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

NOTE:Install the solid-state drive mounts from the old palm-rest and keyboard assembly into the new palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Install the I/O board.
Install the power button.
Install the antennas.
Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 25 in Installing the system board.
Install the display assembly.
Install the power-adapter port.
Install the speakers.
Install the USB Type-C board.
Install the keyboard-controller board.
Install the touchpad.
Install the rear I/O cover.
Install the top heat-sink.
Install the small fan.
Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot three and four, if applicable.
Install the M.2 2280 solid-state drive or M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot one and two, whichever is applicable.
Install the memory module.
Install the wireless card.
Install the battery.
Install the base cover.
Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.