Dell Alienware M18x R2 (Early 2012) - Manual (Page 54)

56 | Replacing the Status-Light Board
Replacing the Status-Light
Board
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 Align the slots on the status-light board with the alignment posts on the palm-rest
assembly and secure the status-light board in place.
2 Replace the screw that secures the status-light board to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Route the status-light board cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest
assembly.
Postrequisites
1 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Replacing the Palm Rest.
2 Replace the dispaly assembly. See “Replacing the Display Assembly” on page 48.
3 Replace the macro keyboard. See “Replacing the Macro Keyboard” on page 38.
4 Replace the keyboard. See “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 35.
5 Replace the center control cover. See "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on
page 29.
6 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.
7 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.
8 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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