Alienware x15 R1 User Manual

Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
To install the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, perform the postrequisites.
Next steps
1. Install the power button.
2. Install the keyboard.
3. Install the I/O-board.
4. Install the system board.
NOTE: The system board can be removed and installed along with the heat sink. This simplifies the removal and installation
procedure and avoids breaking the thermal bond between the system board and heat sink.
5. Install the keyboard-controller board.
6. Install the
touchpad.
7. Install the speakers.
8. Install the display assembly.
9. Install the headset port.
10.Install the power-adapter port.
11. Install the rear I/O-cover.
12. Install the fans.
13. Install the solid-state drive bracket.
14. Install the
solid-state drive.
15.Install the wireless card.
16.Install the battery.
17. Install the base cover.
18.Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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Alienware x15 R1 Specifications

General

Processor	Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900H
Graphics	Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6
Display	15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 165Hz
RAM	Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz
Storage	Up to 2TB PCIe M.2 SSD
Operating System	Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro
Battery	6-Cell, 87 WHr Lithium Ion
Weight	2.36 kg (5.2 lbs)
Ports	1 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x MicroSD card reader
Wireless	Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 and Bluetooth 5.2