Dell Alienware m15 R7 Service Manual - Page 40

Installing the power-adapter port

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Steps 1. Peel the tape that secures the display-cable connector latch to the system board. 2. Open the latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board. 3. Disconnect the Alien head LED-cable from the system board. 4. Peel the display cable off the system board and move it out of the way. 5. Lift the corner of the Mylar that covers the system board. 6. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the power-adapter port-bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 7. Lift the power-adapter port bracket off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 8. Disconnect the power-adapter port-cable from the system board. 9. Peel the power-adapter port-cable from the Mylar. Installing the power-adapter port 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 power-adapter port and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 40

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Steps
1.
Peel the tape that secures the display-cable connector latch to the system board.
2.
Open the latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board.
3.
Disconnect the Alien head LED-cable from the system board.
4.
Peel the display cable off the system board and move it out of the way.
5.
Lift the corner of the Mylar that covers the system board.
6.
Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the power-adapter port-bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
7.
Lift the power-adapter port bracket off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
8.
Disconnect the power-adapter port-cable from the system board.
9.
Peel the power-adapter port-cable from the Mylar.
Installing the power-adapter port
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 power-adapter port and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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