Dell Alienware 15 R2 (P42F002) Keyboard Removal and Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Keyboard on your Alienware 15 R2 (P42F002) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 12 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware 15 R2 (P42F002) Keyboard.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Alienware R2 Keyboard

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Alienware 15 R2 (P42F002) Keyboard

Loosen the screws.

Step 1

Loosen the screws. Remove the Access Door.Loosen the screws.
Unplug the battery cable.

Step 2

  • Unplug the battery cable.
Separate the clips and remove the RAM Memory.

Step 3

Separate the clips and remove the RAM Memory.Separate the clips and remove the RAM Memory.Separate the clips and remove the RAM Memory.Separate the clips and remove the RAM Memory.
Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws.

Step 4

Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws.Remove the M.2 SSD.Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws.Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws.
Unplug the hard drive cable.

Step 5

Unplug the hard drive cable.Remove the 4 - M2.5 x 6mm screws.Remove the Hard Drive.Unplug the hard drive cable.
Unplug the cables.

Step 6

  • Unplug the cables.
Remove the 4 - M2.5 x 10mm screws.

Step 7

  • Remove the 4 - M2.5 x 10mm screws.
  • Remove the 4 - M2.5 x 18mm screws.
  • Remove the 6 - M2.5 x 6mm screws.
  • Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 4mm screw under the memory.
Remove the 4 - M2.5 x 10mm screws.Remove the 4 - M2.5 x 18mm screws.Remove the 6 - M2.5 x 6mm screws.Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 4mm screw under the memory.
Unsnap the palmrest using the push point.

Step 8

  • Unsnap the palmrest using the push point.
  • Lift the palmrest up.
Unsnap the palmrest using the push point.Lift the palmrest up.
Unplug the power button cable.

Step 9

  • Unplug the power button cable.
  • Remove the palmrest and keyboard.
Unplug the power button cables.

Step 10

  • Unplug the power button cables.
  • Loosen the cables.
Unplug the power button cables.Loosen the cables.
Remove the 8 - M2.5 x 4mm bracket screws.

Step 11

Remove the 8 - M2.5 x 4mm bracket screws.Remove the Keyboard Bracket.Remove the 8 - M2.5 x 4mm bracket screws.
Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm keyboard screws.

Step 12

Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm keyboard screws.Remove the Keyboard.Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm keyboard screws.
Alienware R2 Keyboard

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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Alienware 15 R2 Keyboard

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