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Alienware x14 R2 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.

Steps

To install the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, perform the postrequisites.
Image: Removing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly
NOTE:

When replacing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly for computers with a M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed, ensure that the M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket has been removed from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and installed on the new palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

  1. Install the power button.
  2. Install the I/O board.
  3. Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 19 in Replacing the system board.
    NOTE:The system board can be removed and installed along with the heat sink. This simplifies the removal and installation procedure and avoids breaking the thermal bond between the system board and heat sink.
  4. Install the keyboard-controller board.
  5. Install the touchpad.
  6. Install the speakers.
  7. Install the display assembly.
  8. Install the headset port.
  9. Install the rear I/O-cover.
  10. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or M.2 2280 solid-state drive, as applicable.
  11. Install the wireless card.
  12. Install the battery.
  13. Install the base cover.
  14. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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