Dell Alienware x17 R1, Service Manual

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2. Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard.
3. Move the keyboard cable off the keyboard.
4. Peel the tapes that secure the antenna cables to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Move the antenna cables off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
6. Remove the 30 screws (M1.2x2) that secure the keyboard bracket to the keyboard.
7. Lift the keyboard bracket off the keyboard.
Installing the keyboard bracket
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the keyboard bracket and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
66 Removing and installing components