Dell Alienware m17 R2, Service Manual

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Next steps
1. Install the
system board .
2. Install the battery .
3. Install the rear I/O-cover .
4. Install the 2230 solid-state drive . (if applicable)
5. Install the 2280 solid-state drive . (if applicable)
6. Install the base cover .
7. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer .
Touchpad
Removing the touchpad
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer .
2. Remove the base cover .
3. Remove the 2230 solid-state drive . (if applicable)
4. Remove the 2280 solid-state drive . (if applicable)
5. Remove the rear I/O-cover .
6. Remove the battery .
7. Remove the system board . (only applicable when the touchpad cable needs to be removed)
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the touchpad and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard-controller board-cable from keyboard-controller board.
2. Lift the keyboard-controller board-cable off the palm-rest assembly.
3. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard-controller board.
4. Fold up the keyboard cable.
5. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad.
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