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Replacing the palm-rest assembly, Procedure, Postrequisites – Dell Alienware M14x R2 (Early 2012) User Manual

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Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly

Procedure

1 Align the palm-rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the

palm-rest assembly into place.

2 Replace the two screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer

base.

3 Connect the speakers cable and status-light board cable to the connectors

on the system board.

4 Slide the touch-pad cable and power-button board cable into their

connectors on the system board, and press down on their connector latches

to secure the cables.

Postrequisites

1 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
2 Replace the center-control cover.

See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.

3 Close the display and turn the computer over.
4 Replace the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the

computer base.

5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
6 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
7 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.

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