Dell Alienware M18x (Early 2011) - Manual (Page 51)

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Power-Button Board
Alienware M18x Service Manual
Removing the Power-Button Board
Replacing the Power-Button Board
Removing the Power-Button Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack ).
3. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover ).
4. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover ).
5. Disconnect the power-button board cable from the connector on the system board.
6. Remove the two screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly.
7. Lift the power-button board off the palm-rest assembly.
Replacing the Power-Button Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. Align the screws holes on the power-button board with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
3. Replace the two screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Connect the power-button board cable to the connector on the system board.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack ) before working inside the
computer.
1 power-button board 2 screws (2)
3 power-button board cable connector