Dell Alienware M18x R2 (Early 2012) - Manual (Page 46)

48 | Replacing the Display Assembly
Replacing the Display
Assembly
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 Place the display assembly in position and replace the screws, on the display hinges,
that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
2 Route the display cable and LED-logo board cable through the routing guides on the
palm-rest assembly.
3 Connect the display cable, video-card connector cable, and LED-logo board cable to
the respective connectors on the system board.
4 Slide the Mini-Card antenna cables through the slot on the computer base.
5 Close the display and turn the computer over.
6 Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer
base.
7 Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Wireless
Mini-Card" on page 91.
8 Turn the computer over.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the macro keyboard. See “Replacing the Macro Keyboard” on page 38.
2 Replace the keyboard. See “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 35.
3 Replace the center control cover. See "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on
page 29.
4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.
5 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.
6 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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