Alienware 17 R2 Status-Light Board Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

What you need

Step 1 Disconnecting 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 Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Make sure base panel is removed.
Make sure palm rest is removed.
Lift the latch and disconnect the status-light board to the palm-rest assembly.

Step 2 Removing the Screws

Remove the screws that secure the status-light board to the palm-rest assembly.

Step 3 Lifting the Status-Light Board

Alienware 17 R2 Status-Light Board Replacement, Lifting the Status-Light Board: step 3, image 1 of 1

Lift the status-light board off the palm-rest assembly.

Step 4 Screw Align

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Align the screw holes on the status-light board with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.

Step 5 Screw Replacement

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Replace the screws that secure the status-light board to the palm-rest assembly.

Step 6 Sliding the Status-Light Board

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Slide the status-light board cable into the connector on the status-light board and press down the latch to secure the cable.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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