Alienware M14X Removing the Power-Button Board, Replacing the Power-Button Board

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Power-Button Board

Alienware® M14x Service Manual

Removing the Power-Button Board

Replacing the Power-Button 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 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 Power-Button 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.Carefully peel the power-button board cable from the palm-rest assembly.

8.Remove the two screws that secure the power-button board to the palm- rest assembly.

9.Lift the power-button board along with its cable away from the palm-rest assembly.

1	power-button board	2	screws (2)
3	power-button board cable

Replacing the Power-Button Board

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Slide the power-button board cable through the slot on the palm-rest assembly.

3.Use the alignment posts on the palm-rest assembly to place the power- button board in place.