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Alienware m17 R2 Service Manual

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Installing the rear I/O-cover

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 rear I/O-cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the rear I/O-cover

Image: Installing the rear I/O-cover

Steps

  1. Push the rear I/O-cover into the palm-rest assembly snapping it into place.
    NOTE: To avoiding damaging your computer, ensure the Tron light cable is not pinched and that the Mylar is pasted on the system board before snapping the rear I/O-cover into place.
  2. Replace the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the rear I/O-cover to the palm-rest assembly.
  3. Peel and lift the Mylar from the system board.
  4. Route the Tron light cable through the slot on the Mylar.
  5. Connect the Tron light cable to the system board.
  6. Route and adhere the Tron light cable into place on the system board.
  7. Adhere the Mylar into place onto the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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