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Alienware m15 R6 Service Manual

Installing the keyboard-controller board

Prerequisites

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

About this task

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

Image: Installing the keyboard-controller board (Intel)

Steps

  1. Using the alignment posts, adhere the keyboard-controller board into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Align the screw hole on the keyboard-controller board with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the keyboard-controller board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Connect the keyboard-controller board cable to the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the cable.
  5. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the cable.
  6. Connect the keyboard-backlight cable to 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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