Alienware x14 R2 Service Manual page 54

3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
5. Remove the wireless card.
6. Remove the rear I/O-cover.
7. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 15 in
NOTE: The system board can be removed and installed along with the heat sink. This simplifies the removal and installation
procedure and avoids breaking the thermal bond between the system board and heat sink.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the power button and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the two (M1.2x1.6) screws that secure the power-button bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Lift the power-button bracket off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the power button, along with its cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the power button
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 power button and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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or M.2 2280 solid-state drive, as applicable.
Removing the system board.