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Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement

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  1. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Loosen the Screws: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

    • Loosen the five captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.

  2. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Pry the Base Cover: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the base cover to release the tabs on the base cover from the slots on the computer base.

  3. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Lift the Base Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the base cover off the computer base.

  4. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Disconnect the Battery Cable: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Using a plastic scribe, disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

    • Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the system board.

    • Connect the battery cable to the system board.

  5. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Slide the Tabs: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the tabs on the NEW base cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the base cover into place

  6. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Tighten the Five Captive Screws: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Tighten the five captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.

  7. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Align the Notch: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

    • CAUTION: To avoid damaging the wireless card, do not place any cables under it.

    • Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless card and bracket to the computer base.

  8. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Lift the Wireless-Card Bracket: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the wireless-card bracket off the wireless card.

  9. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Disconnecting the Antenna Cables: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.

    • CAUTION: To avoid damaging the wireless card, do not place any cables under it.

    • Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card slot.

    • Slide the NEW wireless card at an angle into the wireless-card slot.

    • Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card.

  10. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Align the Screw Hole: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Align the screw hole on the wireless-card bracket with the screw hole on the wireless card and the computer base.

  11. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Replace the Screw: step 16, image 1 of 1
    • Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card and the computer base.

  12. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Remove the Screw: step 17, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

    • Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the computer base.

  13. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Lift and Slide the Solid-State Drive: step 18, image 1 of 1
    • Lift and slide the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.

    • Align the notch on the NEW solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot and slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.

  14. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Press the Memory Module: step 20, image 1 of 1
    • Press the memory module down until it clicks into place.

  15. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Popping up the Memory Module: step 21, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

    • Using your fingertips, carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up.

  16. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Remove the Memory Module: step 22, image 1 of 1
    • Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.

    • Align the notch on the NEW memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot and slide the memory module firmly into the slot at an angle.

  17. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Press the Memory Module Down: step 24, image 1 of 1
    • Press the memory module down until it clicks into place.

  18. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 25, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two screws (M2.5x6L) that secure the rear-I/O cover to the palm-rest assembly.

  19. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Using a Plastic Scribe: step 26, image 1 of 1
    • Using a plastic scribe, gently release the tabs that secure rear-I/O cover to the computer base.

    • Slide and remove the rear-I/O cover from the computer base.

  20. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Sliding the Rear-I/O: step 28, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the NEW rear-I/O cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the rear-I/O cover into place.

    • Replace the two screws (M2.5x6L) that secure the rear-I/O cover to the palm-rest assembly.

  21. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 30, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

    • Remove the eleven (M2.5x6L) screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.

  22. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Remove the Screw: step 31, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the (M2x3) screw that secures the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.

  23. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Remove the Two Screws: step 32, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two (M2.5x6L) screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.

  24. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Lift the Computer Base: step 33, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the computer base from the palm-rest assembly.

  25. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 34, image 1 of 1
    • Align the screw holes on the NEW computer base with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.

    • Replace the two (M2.5x6L) screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.

    • Replace the (M2x3) screw that secures the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.

    • Replace the eleven (M2.5x6L) screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.

  26. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Disconnecting the Coin-Cell Battery: step 38, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

    • CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program’s settings to default. It is recommended that you note the BIOS setup program’s settings before removing the coin-cell battery.

    • Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board.

  27. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Peeling the Coin-Cell Battery: step 39, image 1 of 1
    • Gently peel off the coin-cell battery along with its cable off the palm-rest assembly.

  28. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Adhere the Coin-Cell Battery: step 40, image 1 of 1
    • Adhere the NEW coin-cell battery to the palm-rest assembly.

    • Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board.

  29. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Disconnect the Left-Fan Cable: step 42, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

    • WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it.

    • CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.

    • Disconnect the left-fan cable from the system board.

  30. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Disconnecting the Right-Fan Cable: step 43, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the right-fan cable from the system board.

  31. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Remove the Seven Screws: step 44, image 1 of 1
    • In sequential order (as indicated on the heat-sink assembly), remove the seven screws (M2x3) that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.

    • Lift the heat-sink assembly off the system board.

  32. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 46, image 1 of 1
    • CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.

    • NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system board and fan are reinstalled together. If either the system board or the fan is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

    • Align the screw holes on the NEW heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.

    • In sequential order (indicated on the heat-sink assembly), replace the seven screws (M2x3) that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.

    • Connect the right-fan cable to the respective connector on the system board.

    • Connect the left-fan cable to the respective connector on the system board.

  33. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Peeling the Keyboard Connector: step 50, image 1 of 1
  34. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Lifting the Battery: step 51, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly.

  35. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Placing the New Battery: step 52, image 1 of 1
    • CAUTION: Ensure the keyboard and keyboard-backlit cables are not under the battery.

    • Using the alignment post, place the NEW battery on the palm-rest assembly.

  36. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Adhering the Keyboard: step 53, image 1 of 1
    • Adhere the keyboard connector that secures the battery to the palm-rest assembly.

  37. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Turn the Computer Over: step 54, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

    • NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board.

    • NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.

    • NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect the cables correctly after you replace the system board.

    • CAUTION: Place the computer on a clean, flat surface.

    • Turn the computer over.

  38. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Disconnecting the Logo-Board Cable: step 55, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the logo-board cable from the system board.

  39. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Disconnecting the Power-Button Board Cable: step 56, image 1 of 1
    • Using the pull-tab, disconnect the power-button board cable from the system board.

  40. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Open the Latch: step 57, image 1 of 1
    • Open the latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board.

  41. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Turn the Computer Over: step 58, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the computer over.

  42. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Remove the Screw: step 59, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the screw (M2.5x6L) that secures the USB Type-C port bracket to the system board and lift the USB Type-C port bracket off the system board.

    • Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board.

  43. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Disconnect the Speaker Cable: step 61, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.

  44. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Open the Latch: step 62, image 1 of 1
    • Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.

  45. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Open the Latch: step 63, image 1 of 1
    • Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from the system board.

  46. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Disconnect the Touch-Pad Cable: step 64, image 1 of 1
    • Open the latch and disconnect the touch-pad cable from the system board.

  47. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Remove the Screw: step 65, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the screw (M2.5x6L) that secures the USB Type-C port bracket to the system board and lift the USB Type-C port bracket off the system board.

  48. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Remove the two Screws: step 66, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two screws (M2.5x6L) that secure the system board to the palm- rest assembly.

  49. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Lift the System Board: step 67, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the system board off the palm-rest assembly.

  50. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 68, image 1 of 1
    • CAUTION: Ensure that no cables are under the system board.

    • Align the screw holes on the NEW system board with the screw holes on the palm- rest assembly.

  51. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Replace the Two Screws: step 69, image 1 of 1
    • Replace the two screws (M2.5x6L) that secure the system-board to the palm- rest assembly.

  52. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Align the Screw Hole: step 70, image 1 of 1
    • Align the screw hole on the USB Type-C port bracket with the screw hole on the system board on the back and right side of your computer.

  53. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Replace the Screw: step 71, image 1 of 1
    • Replace the screw (M2.5x6L) that secures the USB Type-C port bracket to the system board on the back and right side of your computer.

    • Slide the touch-pad cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.

  54. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Sliding the Keyboard-Backlight: step 73, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the keyboard-backlight cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.

  55. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Slide the Keyboard Cable: step 74, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.

    • Connect the speaker cable to the system board.

    • Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.

  56. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Turn the Computer Over: step 77, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the computer over.

    • Slide the display cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.

    • Connect the power-button board cable to the system board.

    • Connect the logo-board cable to the system board.

  57. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Remove the Antenna Cables: step 81, image 1 of 1
  58. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Remove the Logo-Board Cable: step 82, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the logo-board cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.

  59. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Remove the Display Cable: step 83, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the display cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.

  60. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Turn the Computer Over: step 84, image 1 of 1
    • CAUTION: Place the computer on a clean, flat surface.

    • Turn the computer over.

  61. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Remove the Four Screws: step 85, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four screws (M2.5x6L) that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly.

  62. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Lifting the Display Assembly: step 86, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the display assembly off the palm-rest assembly.

  63. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Remove the Cables: step 87, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the cables from the routing holes on the palm-rest assembly.

  64. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Placing the Display: step 88, image 1 of 1
    • Place the display assembly on a clean, flat surface.

  65. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Route the Cables: step 89, image 1 of 1
    • Route the cables through the routing holes on the palm-rest assembly.

  66. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 90, image 1 of 1
    • Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the palm- rest assembly.

  67. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Replace the Four Screws: step 91, image 1 of 1
    • Replace the four screws (M2.5x6L) that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly.

  68. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Turn the Computer Over: step 92, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the computer over.

  69. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Route the Logo-Board Cable: step 93, image 1 of 1
    • Route the logo-board cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.

  70. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Route the Antenna Cables: step 94, image 1 of 1
    • Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.

    • 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.

    • Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edges of the display bezel.

  71. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Lift the Display Bezel: step 96, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully lift the display bezel and turn it over.

  72. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Disconnect the Alien Head Logo: step 97, image 1 of 1
    • Open the latch and disconnect the alien head logo-board cable from the logo board.

  73. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Peeling the Tape: step 98, image 1 of 1
    • Peel off the tape that secures the logo-board cable to the logo board and disconnect the logo-board cable from the logo board.

  74. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Lift the Display Bezel: step 99, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the display bezel off the display assembly.

  75. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Place the Display Assembly: step 100, image 1 of 1
    • Connect the logo-board cable to the logo board.

  76. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Adhering the Tape: step 102, image 1 of 1
    • Adhere the tape that secures the logo-board cable to the logo board.

  77. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Slide the Logo Board Cable: step 103, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the alien head logo-board cable into the logo board and close the latch to secure the cable.

    • Carefully turn the display bezel over.

  78. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Align the Bezel: step 105, image 1 of 1
    • Align the display bezel with the display back-cover and antenna assembly and gently snap the display bezel into place.

  79. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Peel the Tape: step 106, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

    • Peel the tape that secures the camera cable to the camera module and disconnect the camera cable from the camera module.

  80. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Note the Routing: step 107, image 1 of 1
    • Note the camera cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the display back-cover and antenna assembly.

  81. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Route the Camera Cable: step 108, image 1 of 1
    • Route the NEW camera cable through the routing guides on the display back-cover and antenna assembly.

  82. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Camera Cable Replacement, Connect the Camera Cable: step 109, image 1 of 1
    • Connect the camera cable to the camera module.

Conclusion

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

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