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Alienware m15 R6 Service Manual

Installing the power-adapter port

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the power-adapter port and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the power-adapter port

Steps

  1. Lift the system board Mylar next to the left fan to access the power-adapter port slot.
  2. Place the power-adapter port into the slot on the system board.
  3. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
  4. Adhere the power-adapter port cable on the system board.
  5. Align the screw holes on the power-adapter port bracket to the screw holes on the system board.
  6. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the system board.
  7. Replace the system board Mylar back to the edge of the left fan.
  8. Route the display cable through the opening between the power-adapter port and the heat-sink assembly.
  9. Connect the display cable on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
  10. Connect the Alienhead LED cable to the system board.
  11. Adhere the display cable to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the rear I/O-cover.
  2. Install the base cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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