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Alienware m17 R5 AMD Service Manual

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.

Installing the power-adapter port

Steps

  1. Lift the Mylar that covers the system board.
  2. Slide the power-adapter port at an angle into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and adhere the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
  3. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
  4. Place the power-adapter port bracket on the power-adapter port.
  5. Align the screw holes on the power-adapter port bracket with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  6. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  7. Route the display cable through the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  8. Connect the Alien head LED-cable to the system board.
  9. Adhere the display cable to the system board.
  10. Connect the display cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
  11. Adhere the tape that secures the display-cable connector latch to the system board.

Next steps

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

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