Dell Alienware M16 R2 Owners Manual - Page 84

Installing the palm rest and keyboard assembly

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10. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 11 in Removing the system board. NOTE: The system board can be removed and installed along with the memory, audio board, wireless card, and fan and heat sink-assembly. This simplifies the removal and installation procedure and avoids breaking the thermal bond between the system board and heat sink. 11. Remove the power button. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the palm rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps After performing the pre-requisites you are left with the palm rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: Ensure that the solid-state drive mounts on slot one and two are removed from the old palm-rest and keyboard assembly before installing the new palm rest and keyboard assembly. These solid-state drive mounts are to be installed onto the new palm rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the palm rest and keyboard assembly CAUTION: The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. 84

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10.
Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 11 in
Removing the system board
.
NOTE:
The system board can be removed and installed along with the memory, audio board, wireless card, and fan and
heat sink-assembly. This simplifies the removal and installation procedure and avoids breaking the thermal bond between the
system board and heat sink.
11.
Remove the
power button
.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the palm rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Steps
After performing the pre-requisites you are left with the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE:
Ensure that the solid-state drive mounts on slot one and two are removed from the old palm-rest and keyboard assembly
before installing the new palm rest and keyboard assembly. These solid-state drive mounts are to be installed onto the new palm
rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the palm rest and keyboard assembly
CAUTION: The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
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