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Alienware m15 R4 Service Manual

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Installing the mechanical keyboard

Prerequisites

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

About this task

NOTE This procedure is only applicable if you are installing a mechanical keyboard.

The following image(s) indicate the location of the keyboard and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the mechanical keyboard

Installing the mechanical keyboard

Steps

  1. Place the keyboard and its cables on the palmrest.
  2. Align the screw holes on the keyboard to the screw holes on the palmrest.
  3. Replace the 18 screws (M1.2x2) that secure the keyboard to the palmrest.
  4. Place the keyboard bracket on the keyboard.
  5. Align the screw holes on the keyboard bracket to the screw holes on the keyboard and palmrest.
  6. Replace the 11 screws (M2x2.5) that secure the keyboard bracket to the palmrest.
  7. Replace the 2 screws (M2x2) that secure the keyboard bracket to the palmrest.
  8. Fold down the touchpad cable so that it rests on the keyboard.
  9. Fold down the power-button assembly cable so that it rests on the keyboard.
  10. Connect the keyboard-backlight cable to the keyboard-controller board and close the latch.
  11. Connect the keyboard-controller board cable to the keyboard-controller board and close the latch.
  12. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard-controller board and close the latch.

Next steps

  1. Install the power-adapter port.
  2. Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 24 in Installing the system board.
  3. Install the right I/O-board.
  4. Install the rear I/O-cover.
  5. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive, if applicable.
  6. Install the M.2 2280 solid-state drive, if applicable.
  7. Install the battery.
  8. Install the base cover.
  9. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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