Alienware m18 R2 Owner's Manual

Installing the power button

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 power button and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Align and place the power button, along with its cable, into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Adhere the tape securing the power button on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Align the screw holes on the power-button bracket with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the power-button bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and adhere the tape.
Adhere the tapes securing the power-button bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Connect the power-button cable and close the latch to secure the cable.

Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 25 in Installing the system board.
Install the rear I/O cover.
Install the top heat-sink.
Install the wireless card.
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 base cover.
Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.