Dell Alienware x17 R2 How-To Install & Replace Your Keyboard Controller Board


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Keyboard Controller Board on your Alienware x17 R2 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 7 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware x17 R2 Keyboard Controller Board.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small Phillips #00 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Alienware x17 R2 Keyboard Controller Board

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Step 1

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 Screwdriver and a

Step 2

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 Screwdriver and a Unscrew the bottom base cover (2 X 2.5mm x 9mm) (4 X captive screws) (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 Screwdriver and a
Disconnect the Battery Cable.

Step 3

  • Disconnect the Battery Cable.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 5

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.
  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.

Step 6

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.
  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard backlight cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard backlight cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.
Unscrew and remove the Keyboard Controller Board (2 X 1.6mm x 1.7mm).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove the Keyboard Controller Board (2 X 1.6mm x 1.7mm).
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Unscrew and remove the Keyboard Controller Board (2 X 1.6mm x 1.7mm).***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Unscrew and remove the Keyboard Controller Board (2 X 1.6mm x 1.7mm).
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