Dell Alienware M18x R2 (Early 2012) - Manual (Page 33)

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Replacing the Keyboard
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable into their connectors on the
system board, and press down on their connector latches to secure the cables.
2 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm-rest assembly and lower
the keyboard into place.
3 Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the center control cover. See "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on
page 29.
2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.
3 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.
4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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