Back to Contents Page
Status-Light Board
Alienware® M14x Service Manual
Removing the
Replacing the
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
5.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
6.Remove the
7.Turn the
8.Note the routing of
1 
9.Remove the screw that secures the
10.Lift the
