Service Manual
Table Of Contents
- Alienware m17 R4 Service Manual
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Screw list
- Major components of Alienware m17 R4
- Base cover
- Solid state drive—M.2 slot one
- Solid state drive—M.2 slot two
- Solid state drive—M.2 slot three
- Battery
- Speakers
- Keyboard-controller board
- Touchpad
- Rear-I/O cover
- Display assembly
- Right I/O-board
- System board
- Left I/O-board
- Fan and heat-sink assembly
- Power-adapter port
- Power-button assembly
- Keyboard
- Palmrest
- Drivers and downloads
- System setup
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help and contacting Alienware
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the keyboard-controller board and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Open the latch, and disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from the keyboard-controller board.
2. Open the latch, and disconnect the keyboard-controller board cable from the keyboard-controller board.
3. Open the latch, and disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard-controller board.
4. Remove the two screws (M2x1.9) that secure the keyboard-controller board to the palm-rest assembly.
5. Lift the keyboard-controller board from the palm-rest assembly.
Installing the keyboard-controller board
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the keyboard-controller board and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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