Installing The Keyboard-Controller Board - Dell Alienware x16 R2 Owner's Manual

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 images indicate the location of the keyboard-controller board and provide a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Using the alignment posts, place the keyboard-controller board into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the two screws (M1.6x1.6) that secure the keyboard-controller board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the cable.
4. Slide the touchpad cable into the connector on the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the cable.
5. Slide the keyboard-controller board cable into the connector on the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the
cable.
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