Keyboard-Controller Board - Dell Alienware x17 R1 Service Manual

3. Close the display and place the computer in the position shown.
4. Replace the four screws (M1.6x2) that secure the touchpad assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Connect the touchpad-light cable to the touchpad assembly and close the latch.
6. Place the touchpad cable on the touchpad, connect the cable to the keyboard-controller board and touchpad and close the
latches.
7. Place the keyboard-controller board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, connect the cable to the keyboard-controller
board and system board and close the latches.
Next steps
1. Install the battery.
2. Install the base cover.
3. Follow the procedure in

Keyboard-controller board

Removing the keyboard-controller board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the battery.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the keyboard-controller board and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
After working inside your
Before working inside your
computer.
computer.
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