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Alienware m17 R2 Service Manual

Installing the power-button assembly

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 power-button assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the power-button assembly

Steps

  1. Place the power-button assembly and its cable in the slot on the palm-rest assembly.
  2. Place the power-button bracket on the power-button assembly.
  3. Connect the power-button assembly cable to the left I/O-board and close the connector latch.
  4. Replace the three (M2x1.9) screws that secure the power-button bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
  5. Adhere the power-button assembly cable on the palm-rest assembly.

Next steps

  1. Install the system board.
  2. Install the battery.
  3. Install the rear I/O-cover.
  4. Install the 2230 solid-state drive. (if applicable)
  5. Install the 2280 solid-state drive. (if applicable)
  6. Install the base cover.
  7. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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