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Alienware x14 R2 Service Manual

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Installing the I/O 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 I/O board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the I/O board

Steps

  1. Using the alignment posts, place the I/O board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Align the screw holes on the I/O board with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

  1. 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.
  2. Install the display assembly.
  3. Install the rear I/O-cover.
  4. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or M.2 2280 solid-state drive, as applicable.
  5. Install the wireless card.
  6. Install the battery.
  7. Install the base cover.
  8. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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