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Alienware m17 R5 AMD Service Manual

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.

Image: Installing the keyboard-controller board

Steps

  1. Connect the keyboard-controller board cable to the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the cable.
  2. Using the alignment posts, place the keyboard-controller board into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the keyboard-controller board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the cable.
  5. Connect the keyboard-backlight cable to the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the cable.
  6. Adhere the Mylar on to the keyboard-controller board.

Next steps

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

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