Alienware Alpha R2 Service Manual

Procedure

Disconnect the power-button board cable from the system board (RIMCON).
Press the tabs on the power-button module to release the module from the front panel.
1. tabs (4)
2. power-button module
3. power-button board cable
Turn the chassis over and remove the antenna cable from the routing guides on the power-button module.
1. power-button board cable
2. routing guides
Use a plastic scribe to release the tabs at the bottom of the power-button module from the slots on the chassis.
Remove the power-button module along with its cable through the slot on the front panel.
1. plastic scribe
2. tabs (2)
3. power-button board
Push the tab that secures the power-button board to the power-button board bracket.
1. tab
2. power-button board
3. power-button board cable
4. power-button board bracket
Lift and slide the power-button board to release it from the power-button board bracket.
Remove the power-button board along with its cable off the power-button board bracket.
1. power-button board cable
2. tab
3. power-button board
4. power-button board bracket