Alienware m15 R3 Service Manual

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Installing the keyboard-controller board

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image(s) indicate the location of the keyboard-controller board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the keyboard-controller board

Steps

  1. Using the alignment posts, adhere the keyboard-controller board into place on the palm-rest assembly.
  2. Replace the two screws (M2x1.9) that secure the keyboard-controller board to the palm-rest assembly.
  3. Connect the keyboard-controller board-cable to the keyboard-controller board and close the connector latch.
  4. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard-controller board and close the connector latch.
  5. Connect the keyboard-backlight cable to the keyboard-controller board and close the connector latch.

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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