Alienware x14 R2

Steps
1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.
3. Slide the solid-state drive thermal shield into the solid-state drive slot.
4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal shield with the screw hole on the solid-state drive and palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
5. Replace the screw (M1.6x1.8) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal shield to the solid-state drive and palm-rest
and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the
base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Touchpad
Removing the touchpad
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the
base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the touchpad and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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