Installing The I/O Board - Dell Alienware m18 R2 Owner's Manual

Steps
1. Peel the tape securing the I/O board cable to the I/O board.
2. Open the latch and disconnect the I/O board cable from the connector on the I/O board.
3. Open the latch and disconnect the power-button cable from the connector on the I/O board.
4. Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Lift the I/O board off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the I/O 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 images indicate the location of the I/O board and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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