Installing The Keyboard-Controller Board - Dell Alienware m18 R2 Owner's Manual

Steps
1. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector on the keyboard-controller board.
2. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from the connector on the keyboard-controller board.
3. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard-controller board cable from the connector on the keyboard-controller board.
4. Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the keyboard-controller board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Lift the keyboard-controller board off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the keyboard-controller board

CAUTION: The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
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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