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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