Installing The Keyboard-Controller Board - Dell Alienware m17 R2 Service Manual

3. Remove the 2230 solid-state
4. Remove the 2280 solid-state
5. Remove the battery.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the keyboard-controller board and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x1.9) that secure the keyboard-backlight cable to the keyboard-controller board.
2. Disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from the keyboard-controller board.
3. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard-controller board cable from the keyboard-controller board.
4. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard-controller board.
5. Pull on the securing tab to release the keyboard-controls board from the palm-rest assembly.
6. Using the plastic tab, pry and remove the keyboard-controller board from the palm-rest assembly.

Installing the keyboard-controller board

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-controller board and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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