Alienware x15 R1 Service Manual page 57

10. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 16 in
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.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the keyboard bracket and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from the keyboard.
2. Fold up the keyboard-backlight cable.
3. Peel the tape that secures the antenna cable to the keyboard bracket.
4. Remove the antenna and speaker cables from the routing guides on the keyboard bracket.
5. Lift the speaker cables off the keyboard.
6. Remove the 15 screws (M1.2x1.5) that secure the keyboard bracket to the keyboard and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
7. Lift the keyboard bracket off the keyboard and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the keyboard bracket
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 keyboard bracket and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Removing the system board.
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