Dell Alienware x17 R2 How-To Install & Replace Your Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

By on December 18, 2024 · 6:41 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly on your Alienware x17 R2 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 30 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware x17 R2 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Before you begin

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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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Installation and Removal Instructions
Alienware x17 R2 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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Step 1

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: #0 & #00 Phillips Screwdrivers and a

Step 2

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: #0 & #00 Phillips Screwdrivers 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: #0 & #00 Phillips Screwdrivers 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
Disconnect the DC Jack cable.

Step 5

  • Disconnect the DC Jack cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the left and right LED cables.

Step 6

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the left and right LED cables.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the left and right LED cables.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the left and right LED cables.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the left and right LED cables.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the left and right LED cables.
Peel back the adhesive covering.

Step 7

  • Peel back the adhesive covering.
  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the camera cable.
Peel back the adhesive covering.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the camera cable.Peel back the adhesive covering.
Unscrew the rear I/O cover (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 8

Unscrew the rear I/O cover (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Slide off the Rear I/O Cover.
Unscrew and remove the DC jack bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm) (2 x

Step 9

Unscrew and remove the DC jack bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm) (2 x Remove the DC Jack.Unscrew and remove the DC jack bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm) (2 x
Disconnect the audio cable.

Step 10

  • Disconnect the audio cable.
  • Disconnect the I/O board cable.
Disconnect the audio cable.Disconnect the I/O board cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.

Step 11

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Remove the audio port.

Step 12

  • Remove the audio port.
Remove the audio port.Remove the audio port.
Disconnect the speaker cable.

Step 13

  • Disconnect the speaker cable.
  • Remove the Speakers.
Disconnect the speaker cable.Remove the Speakers.Disconnect the speaker cable.
Disconnect the left cooling fan.

Step 14

Disconnect the left cooling fan.Unscrew and remove the Left Cooling Fan (2 x Disconnect the left cooling fan.
Disconnect the right cooling fan.

Step 15

Disconnect the right cooling fan.Unscrew and remove the Right Cooling Fan (3 x Disconnect the right cooling fan.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi antenna bracket.

Step 16

  • Unscrew and remove the WiFi antenna bracket.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi antenna bracket.Unscrew and remove the WiFi antenna bracket.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.

Step 17

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.
Peel back the adhesive cover.

Step 18

  • Peel back the adhesive cover.
  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the display cable.
Peel back the adhesive cover.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the display cable.Peel back the adhesive cover.
Unscrew and remove the heat pipe (3 x M2 x 3mm) (2 x

Step 19

Unscrew and remove the heat pipe (3 x M2 x 3mm) (2 x Unscrew and remove the heat pipe (3 x M2 x 3mm) (2 x
Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges from the bottom side (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 20

  • Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges from the bottom side (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges from the top side (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges from the bottom side (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges from the top side (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges from the bottom side (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges from the bottom side (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Remove the LCD Display Assembly.

Step 21

  • Remove the LCD Display Assembly.
Remove the LCD Display Assembly.Remove the LCD Display Assembly.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 22

  • 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 23

  • 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 24

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

Step 25

  • 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 touchpad cable.
Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (4 X 1.6mm x 2mm).

Step 26

  • Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (4 X 1.6mm x 2mm).
Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (4 X 1.6mm x 2mm).Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (4 X 1.6mm x 2mm).
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (4 x

Step 27

Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (4 x Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (4 x
Unscrew and remove the power button cover (3 X 1.6mm x 2mm).

Step 28

  • Unscrew and remove the power button cover (3 X 1.6mm x 2mm).
  • Remove the Power Button.
Unscrew and remove the power button cover (3 X 1.6mm x 2mm).Remove the Power Button.Unscrew and remove the power button cover (3 X 1.6mm x 2mm).
Unscrew and remove the I/O Board (4 x

Step 29

Unscrew and remove the I/O Board (4 x Unscrew and remove the I/O Board (4 x
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Step 30

  • The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
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