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Alienware m18 R1 Service Manual

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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.

Image: 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 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 antennas.
  6. Install the touchpad.
  7. Install the power-adapter port.
  8. Install the USB Type-C board.
  9. Install the speakers.
  10. Install the battery.
  11. Install the top heat-sink.
  12. Install the rear-I/O cover.
  13. Install the wireless card.
  14. Install the M.2 2280 solid-state drive or M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot one and two, whichever applicable.
  15. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot three and four.
  16. Install the memory module.
  17. Install the base cover.
  18. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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