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Alienware x14 R2 Service Manual

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Installing the touchpad

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 touchpad and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the touchpad

Steps

  1. Align and place the touchpad into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
    NOTE:Turn the computer over and open the display. Ensure that the touchpad is equally aligned along all four sides. Image: Proper touchpad alignment
  2. Replace the eight screws (M1.6x1.8) that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Slide the touchpad cable into its connector on the touchpad and close the latch to secure the cable.
  4. Fold down the keyboard-controller board cable.
  5. Slide the keyboard-controller board cable into the connector on the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the cable.

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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