Dell Alienware x17 R1 Service Manual page 50

Steps
1. Lift the latches and disconnect the keyboard-controller board cable from the system board and keyboard-controller board.
2. Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from the keyboard-controller board.
3. Lift the latches and disconnect the touchpad-light cable from the keyboard-controller board and touchpad assembly.
4. Lift the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the keyboard controller board.
5. Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.
6. Remove the two screws (M1.6x1.7) that secures the keyboard-controller board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
7. Life the keyboard-controller board off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the keyboard-controller board
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-controller board and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
50 Removing and installing components