Alienware m15 R3 Service Manual

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Installing the right I/O-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 right I/O-board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the right I/O-board

Steps

  1. Using the alignment posts, place the right I/O-board in place on the palm-rest assembly.
  2. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the right I/O-board to the palm-rest asssembly.
  3. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the right I/O-board.
  4. Using the alignment pins, connect the right I/O-board cable on the right I/O-board and the system board.
    NOTE The I/O-board cable is polarity sensitive. To prevent damage to your computer ensure that the MB UMT end of the cable is connected to the system board.
  5. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the right I/O-board cable to the right I/O-board and system board.
  6. Adhere the Mylar to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. (if it was the right M.2 slot)
  2. Install the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. (if it was in the right M.2 slot)
  3. Install the battery.
  4. Install the base cover.
  5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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