Dell Alienware x16 R1 Service Manual page 42

Steps
1. Lift the Mylar that secures the keyboard-controller board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from the keyboard-controller board.
3. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad-light cable from the keyboard-controller board.
NOTE: Your computer may be shipped with an touchpad-light cable depending on the configuration you have ordered.
4. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard-controller board cable from the keyboard-controller board.
5. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the keyboard-controller board.
6. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard-controller board.
7. Remove the two screws (M1.6x1.6) that secure the keyboard-controller board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
8. Lift 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.
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