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Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 Service Manual

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Installing the audio and ethernet daughterboard (FFC)

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the audio and ethernet daughterboard and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the audio and ethernet daughterboard (AMD)
NOTE The audio and ethernet daughterboard features a flexible flat cable (FFC).

Steps

  1. Peel back the system board Mylar.
  2. Align and place the audio and ethernet daughterboard on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the audio and ethernet daughterboard to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Tighten the captive screw (M2x2) that secures the audio and ethernet daughterboard to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Connect the flexible flat cable to the audio and ethernet daughterboard and close the latch to secure the cable.
  6. Place the system board Mylar back on the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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