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    broken connector between motherboard and power button

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by kendofrog, Oct 11, 2011.

  1. kendofrog

    kendofrog Newbie

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    well, i sure feel dumb, was taking my laptop apart and forgot to disconnect the little plastic strip( no idea what its called) connecting the motherboard and the power button when taking off the palmrest. the result was that all the connectors on the strip where torn or damaged, and i have a laptop that i cant trun on. anyone know what the plastic strip is and where i can get a replacement from? thanks in advance :p
     
    kendofrog, Oct 11, 2011
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  2. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    PM me a picture of the part you are looking for. I may have it in my parts pile. You can have the part for free, just pay for shipping costs.
     
    ejohnson, Oct 11, 2011
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  3. deadboy90

    deadboy90 Notebook Evangelist

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    ouch, thats bad man. i remember i almost did the same thing to my keyboard strip and spent 4 hours puting it back togeather, my sympathies man
     
    deadboy90, Oct 12, 2011
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  4. CZroe

    CZroe Notebook Evangelist

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    Is the damaged on the PC motherboard connector, the PCB for the panel of indicator lights and power button, or the flex cable connecting the two?

    If you broke the plastic flap that locks/unlocks the connector on the motherboard, try layering tape on the connector to fit it in tight without the flap. Layer them to be progressively thicker and then put another layer on top so that it forms a ramp over the other layers (keeps them from peeling during insertion). An Xacto knife or a razor really helps.
     
    CZroe, Oct 12, 2011
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