Dell Alienware x17 R1, Service Manual

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3. Close the display and place the computer in the position shown.
4. Replace the four screws (M1.6x2) that secure the touchpad assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Connect the touchpad-light cable to the touchpad assembly and close the latch.
6. Place the touchpad cable on the touchpad, connect the cable to the keyboard-controller board and touchpad and close the
latches.
7. Place the keyboard-controller board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, connect the cable to the keyboard-controller
board and system board and close the latches.
Next steps
1. Install the battery .
2. Install the base cover .
3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer .
Keyboard-controller board
Removing the keyboard-controller board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer .
2. Remove the battery .
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the keyboard-controller board and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
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