Alienware x14 R2 Service Manual page 32

Steps
1. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard-controller board cable from keyboard-controller board.
2. Fold up the keyboard-controller board cable.
3. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the keyboard-controller board.
4. Remove the eight screws (M1.6x1.8) that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Lift the touchpad, along with its cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
6. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad.
Installing the touchpad
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 touchpad and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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