Dell Alienware 15 R2 (P42F002) Palmrest Removal and Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest on your Alienware 15 R2 (P42F002) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 18 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware 15 R2 (P42F002) Palmrest.

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

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

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Alienware 15 R2 (P42F002) Palmrest

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.
Turn the palmrest over.

Step 10

  • Turn the palmrest over.
  • Unplug the power button cables.
  • Loosen the cables.
Turn the palmrest over.Unplug the power button cables.
Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws.

Step 11

Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws.Unplug the power button cable.Remove the Power Button.
Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws.

Step 12

Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws.Remove the LED Lights Circuit Board. Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws.
Remove the 8 - M2.5 x 4mm bracket screws.

Step 13

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 14

Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm keyboard screws.Remove the Keyboard.Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm keyboard screws.
Turn the palmrest over.

Step 15

  • Turn the palmrest over.
  • Unplug & loosen the touchpad cable.
  • Unplug the mouse buttons.
Turn the palmrest over.Unplug & loosen the touchpad cable.Unplug the mouse buttons.
Remove the 5 - M2 x 3mm screws.

Step 16

Remove the 5 - M2 x 3mm screws.Remove the Mouse Buttons.Remove the 5 - M2 x 3mm screws.
Remove the Touchpad.

Step 17

Remove the Touchpad.Remove the Touchpad.
The remaining piece is the Palmrest.

Step 18

Alienware R2 Palmrest

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Alienware 15 R2 Palmrest

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