Alienware M18X - Diagnostics and Common Problems

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11. Remove the three screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.
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12. Turn the computer over.
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13. Remove the six screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.
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14. Turn the computer over.
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15. Carefully pry out the palm-rest assembly from the two tabs along the rear edge of the computer, and then ease the palm-rest assembly from the
computer base.
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16. Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base.
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17. Remove the power-button board (see Removing the Power-Button Board).
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18. Remove the status-light board (see Removing the Status-Light Board).
Replacing the Palm Rest
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Replace the power-button board (see Replacing the Power-Button Board).
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3. Replace the status-light board (see Replacing the Status-Light Board).
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4. Align the palm-rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the palm-rest assembly into place.
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screws (3)
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palm-rest assembly
CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm-rest assembly from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm-rest assembly.