Alienware x14 Service Manual

Installing the keyboard-controller board

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

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

Using the alignment posts, place the keyboard-controller board into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the two screws (M1.6x1.5) that secure the keyboard-controller board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Slide the keyboard-controller board cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the cable.
Slide the touchpad cable into the connector on the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the cable.
Slide the keyboard-backlight cable into the connector on the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the cable.
Align the screw holes on the keyboard-controller board bracket with the screw holes on the keyboard-controller board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the three screws (M1.6x1.5) that secure the keyboard-controller board bracket to the keyboard-controller board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.