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Replacing the Center Control

Cover

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1Slide the central control cover cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.

2Align the tabs on the center control cover with the slots on the palm-rest assembly and snap the center control cover into place.

3Close the display and turn the computer over.

4Replace the screws that secure the center control cover to the computer base.

Postrequisites

1Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.

2Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.

3Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

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Alienware M18X R2 owner manual Replacing the Center Control, Cover