Installing The Keyboard - Dell Alienware Area-51m R2 Service Manual

Installing the keyboard

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 keyboard and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Place the keyboard in the slots on the palm-rest assembly.
2. Replace the 57 screws (M1.2x2.5) that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Connect the keyboard cable to the audio daughter-board and close the latch to secure the cable.
4. Connect the keyboard backlight cable to the audio daughter-board and close the latch to secure the cable.
Next steps
1. Install the system board.
2. Install the left power-adapter
3. Install the heat-sink assembly.
4. Install the computer base.
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