Dell Alienware x15 R1 How-To Install & Replace Your Palmrest Keyboard Assembly


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly on your Alienware x15 R1 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 32 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware x15 R1 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x Phillips #1 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Alienware x15 R1 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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Step 1

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to loosen the

Step 2

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to loosen the Use a Plastic Scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.Use a Phillips Screwdriver to loosen the Use a Phillips Screwdriver to loosen the
To protect your laptop from static discharge, disconnect the Battery.

Step 3

  • To protect your laptop from static discharge, disconnect the Battery.
Unscrew and remove the battery (6 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 4

  • Unscrew and remove the battery (6 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the battery (6 x M2 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove the battery (6 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket.

Step 5

  • Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket.
  • Disconnect the antenna cables and slide out the WiFi Card (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket.Disconnect the antenna cables and slide out the WiFi Card (1 x Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket.
Unscrew and slide out the SSD bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 6

Unscrew and slide out the SSD bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Separate the M.2 NVMe SSD from the bracket.Unscrew and slide out the SSD bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the SSD bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove the SSD bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the SSD bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove the SSD bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).
Disconnect the left and right cooling fans.

Step 8

  • Disconnect the left and right cooling fans.
Disconnect the left and right cooling fans.Disconnect the left and right cooling fans.
Remove the speaker cable and antenna cable from the routing guides on the left cooling fan.

Step 9

  • Remove the speaker cable and antenna cable from the routing guides on the left cooling fan.
  • Unscrew and remove the Left Cooling Fan (3 x M2 x 4mm).
Remove the speaker cable and antenna cable from the routing guides on the left cooling fan.Unscrew and remove the Left Cooling Fan (3 x Remove the speaker cable and antenna cable from the routing guides on the left cooling fan.
Remove the speaker cable and the antenna cable from the routing guides on the right cooling fan.

Step 10

  • Remove the speaker cable and the antenna cable from the routing guides on the right cooling fan.
  • Unscrew and remove the Right Cooling Fan (3 x M2 x 4mm).
Remove the speaker cable and the antenna cable from the routing guides on the right cooling fan.Unscrew and remove the Right Cooling Fan (3 x Remove the speaker cable and the antenna cable from the routing guides on the right cooling fan.
Unclip the locking tab to release the left rear I/O cover cable.

Step 11

  • Unclip the locking tab to release the left rear I/O cover cable.
  • Disconnect the rear I/O cover cable.
Unclip the locking tab to release the left rear I/O cover cable.Disconnect the rear I/O cover cable.Unclip the locking tab to release the left rear I/O cover cable.
Unclip the locking tab to release the right rear I/O cover cable.

Step 12

  • Unclip the locking tab to release the right rear I/O cover cable.
  • Disconnect the rear I/O cover cable.
Unclip the locking tab to release the right rear I/O cover cable.Disconnect the rear I/O cover cable.Unclip the locking tab to release the right rear I/O cover cable.
Unscrew and slide off the rear I/O cover (2 x 2.5mm x 9mm).

Step 13

  • Unscrew and slide off the rear I/O cover (2 x 2.5mm x 9mm).
Unscrew and slide off the rear I/O cover (2 x 2.5mm x 9mm).Unscrew and slide off the rear I/O cover (2 x 2.5mm x 9mm).
Disconnect the left LCD cables.

Step 14

  • Disconnect the left LCD cables.
Disconnect the left LCD cables.Disconnect the left LCD cables.Disconnect the left LCD cables.
Peel off the protective tape.

Step 15

  • Peel off the protective tape.
  • Unclip the locking tab.
  • Disconnect the right LCD cable.
Peel off the protective tape.Unclip the locking tab.Disconnect the right LCD cable.Peel off the protective tape.
Peel away the tape to expose the the keyboard controller cable connector.

Step 16

  • Peel away the tape to expose the the keyboard controller cable connector.
  • Unclip the locking tab to disconnect the keyboard controller board.
Peel away the tape to expose the the keyboard controller cable connector.Unclip the locking tab to disconnect the keyboard controller board.Peel away the tape to expose the the keyboard controller cable connector.Peel away the tape to expose the the keyboard controller cable connector.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.

Step 17

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

Step 18

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the I/O board cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the I/O board cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the I/O board cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the I/O board cable.
Disconnect the headset port cable.

Step 19

  • Disconnect the headset port cable.
  • Remove these cables from the routing guide.
  • Remove the headset port.
Disconnect the headset port cable.Remove these cables from the routing guide.Remove the headset port.Disconnect the headset port cable.
Disconnect and then unroute the DC jack cable.

Step 20

  • Disconnect and then unroute the DC jack cable.
Disconnect and then unroute the DC jack cable.Disconnect and then unroute the DC jack cable.
Unscrew and remove the DC jack bracket (2 x 2.5mm x 3.5mm).

Step 21

Unscrew and remove the DC jack bracket (2 x 2.5mm x 3.5mm).Remove the DC Jack Charging Port.
Unscrew and remove the LCD Display Assembly (5 x 2.5mm x 3.5mm).

Step 22

Unscrew and remove the LCD Display Assembly (5 x 2.5mm x 3.5mm).Unscrew and remove the LCD Display Assembly (5 x 2.5mm x 3.5mm).Unscrew and remove the LCD Display Assembly (5 x 2.5mm x 3.5mm).
Disconnect the speaker cable.

Step 23

  • Disconnect the speaker cable.
  • Remove the speakers.
Disconnect the speaker cable.Remove the speakers.Disconnect the speaker cable.Disconnect the speaker cable.
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard and

Step 24

Unscrew and remove the Motherboard and Unscrew and remove the Motherboard and
Unscrew and remove the I/O board (4 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).

Step 25

  • Unscrew and remove the I/O board (4 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).
Unscrew and remove the I/O board (4 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).Unscrew and remove the I/O board (4 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cable.

Step 26

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cable.
Unscrew and remove the keyboard controller board bracket (2mm x 1.9mm).

Step 27

  • Unscrew and remove the keyboard controller board bracket (2mm x 1.9mm).
Unscrew and remove the keyboard controller board bracket (2mm x 1.9mm).Unscrew and remove the keyboard controller board bracket (2mm x 1.9mm).
Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard controller cables.

Step 28

  • Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard controller cables.
Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard controller cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard controller cables.
Unscrew and remove the keyboard controller board (2 x 1.6mm x 1.6mm).

Step 29

  • Unscrew and remove the keyboard controller board (2 x 1.6mm x 1.6mm).
Unscrew and remove the keyboard controller board (2 x 1.6mm x 1.6mm).Unscrew and remove the keyboard controller board (2 x 1.6mm x 1.6mm).
Peel away the tape to expose the upper touchpad screws.

Step 30

  • Peel away the tape to expose the upper touchpad screws.
  • Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (5 x 1.2mm x 1.5mm) (4 x 2mm x 1.9mm).
Peel away the tape to expose the upper touchpad screws.Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (5 x 1.2mm x 1.5mm) (4 x 2mm x 1.9mm).Peel away the tape to expose the upper touchpad screws.
Unscrew and remove the power button (2 x 1.2mm x 1.5mm) (2 x 2mm x 1.9mm).

Step 31

  • Unscrew and remove the power button (2 x 1.2mm x 1.5mm) (2 x 2mm x 1.9mm).
Unscrew and remove the power button (2 x 1.2mm x 1.5mm) (2 x 2mm x 1.9mm).Unscrew and remove the power button (2 x 1.2mm x 1.5mm) (2 x 2mm x 1.9mm).Unscrew and remove the power button (2 x 1.2mm x 1.5mm) (2 x 2mm x 1.9mm).
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Step 32

  • The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.
  • ***THE REINSTALLATION PROCESS IS AS SIMPLE AS FOLLOWING THESE STEPS IN REVERSE.
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.***THE REINSTALLATION PROCESS IS AS SIMPLE AS FOLLOWING THESE STEPS IN REVERSE.
Alienware x15 R1 Palmrest Keyboard Assem

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Alienware x15 R1 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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