Dell Alienware x17 R2 Service Manual - Page 50

Installing the keyboard-controller board

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Steps 1. Lift the latches and disconnect the keyboard-controller board cable from the system board and keyboard-controller board. 2. Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from the keyboard-controller board. 3. Lift the latches and disconnect the touchpad-light cable from the keyboard-controller board and touchpad assembly. 4. Lift the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the keyboard-controller board. 5. Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board. 6. Remove the two screws (M1.6x1.6) that secures the keyboard-controller board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 7. Life the keyboard-controller board off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the keyboard-controller 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 keyboard-controller board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 50

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Steps
1.
Lift the latches and disconnect the keyboard-controller board cable from the system board and keyboard-controller board.
2.
Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from the keyboard-controller board.
3.
Lift the latches and disconnect the touchpad-light cable from the keyboard-controller board and touchpad assembly.
4.
Lift the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the keyboard-controller board.
5.
Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.
6.
Remove the two screws (M1.6x1.6) that secures the keyboard-controller board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
7.
Life the keyboard-controller board off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the keyboard-controller 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 keyboard-controller board and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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