Alienware M14X service manual Removing the Status-Light Board

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Status-Light Board

Alienware® M14x Service Manual

Removing the Status-Light Board

Replacing the Status-Light 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.

Removing the Status-Light Board

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).

3.Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack).

4.Remove the center-control cover (see Removing the Center-Control Cover).

5.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).

6.Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).

7.Turn the palm-rest assembly over.

8.Note the routing of status-light board cable and remove the cable from the routing guides.

1 status-light board cable

9.Remove the screw that secures the status-light board to the palm-rest assembly.

10.Lift the status-light board along with its cable away from the palm-rest assembly.