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Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement

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    1. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnecting the Video-Card Connector Cable: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin.

      • Disconnect and peel off the video-card connector cable from the connectors on the system board.

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    2. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Pull the Pull-Tab: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board.

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    3. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnecting the LED Logo Board Cable: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Disconnect the LED-logo board cable from the connector on the system board.

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    4. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Close the display and turn the computer over.

      • Remove the screws that secure the display assembly on the computer base.

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    5. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Note the Routing: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card.

      • Note the routing of the antenna cables, and then remove the cables from the routing guides on the computer base.

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      • Turn the computer over and open the display.

      • Note the routing of the display cable and LED-logo board cable, and then remove the cables from the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.

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    6. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the screws, on the display hinges, that secure the display assembly to the computer base.

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    7. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Sliding the Antenna Cables: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Gently slide out the antenna cables through the slot on the computer base.

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    8. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Moving the Display: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Move the display to a perpendicular position to the computer base, and then lift the display assembly off the computer.

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    9. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Place the NEW display assembly in position and replace the screws, on the display hinges, that secure the display assembly to the computer base.

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      • Route the display cable and LED-logo board cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.

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    10. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Connecting the Display Cable: step 12, image 1 of 1
      • Connect the display cable, video-card connector cable, and LED-logo board cable to the respective connectors on the system board.

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    11. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Sliding the Cables: step 13, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the Mini-Card antenna cables through the slot on the computer base.

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      • Close the display and turn the computer over.

      • Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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