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Alienware m15 R7 Service Manual

Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly

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 palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly

Steps

Place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on a flat and clean surface and perform the post-requisites to install the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE: Install the solid-state drive mounts on slot one and two from the old palm-rest and keyboard assembly into the new palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

  1. Install the power button.
  2. Follow the procedure from step 6 to step 25 in Installing the system board.
  3. Install the keyboard-controller board.
  4. Install the display assembly.
  5. Install the touchpad.
  6. Install the power-adapter port.
  7. Install the speakers.
  8. Install the battery.
  9. Install the rear-I/O cover.
  10. Install the wireless card.
  11. Install the 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state drive in slot one, whichever applicable.
  12. Install the 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state drive in slot two, whichever applicable.
  13. Install the base cover.
  14. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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