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Flat orange ribbon cable with connectors at both ends

DELL

DELL Alienware 17 R2 R3 Status LED Ribbon Cable

SKU CH-WCVK-CXV0Z

Genuine Dell OEM ribbon cable connecting the status LED board on Alienware 17 R2 and R3 laptops

  • Genuine Dell OEM part ensures exact fit
  • Connects the status indicator LED board on Alienware 17 R2 and R3
  • You receive exactly the cable pictured
  • Compatible with Alienware 17 R2 and Alienware 17 R3 models
  • Manufacturer part numbers AAP20 and NBX0001PN00 for easy identification

Genuine Dell OEM ribbon cable

This genuine Dell OEM ribbon cable connects the status indicator LED board inside compatible Alienware laptops. It is designed for the Alienware 17 R2 and Alienware 17 R3 models. Buyers repairing other laptop lines or desktop systems cannot use this part.

Flexible flat cable installation

The thin flexible cable routes through tight chassis channels without blocking airflow or adding measurable heat. It carries only low-voltage signalling current so power draw remains negligible. No moving parts mean the connection adds no audible noise during operation.

Direct board-to-board replacement

Swapping the original cable restores the front status LEDs without requiring firmware updates or driver installation. The package contains the single ribbon cable shown in the product images. No brackets, screws or adhesive strips are included.

Highlights

  • Genuine Dell OEM part ensures exact fit
  • Connects the status indicator LED board on Alienware 17 R2 and R3
  • You receive exactly the cable pictured
  • Compatible with Alienware 17 R2 and Alienware 17 R3 models
  • Manufacturer part numbers AAP20 and NBX0001PN00 for easy identification

Specifications

BrandDell

Questions about this item

How do I install the LED ribbon cable on my Alienware 17 R2 or R3, and what step do people often get wrong?

Route the cable through the chassis clips, align the connector key with the socket notch on the LED board, and press straight down; the step most people miss is forgetting to latch the ZIF connector before reassembling the palm rest.

What maintenance or replacement will this ribbon cable need later?

The cable itself has no service interval; inspect it only if the status LEDs flicker or stay dark after a drop or liquid spill, then replace the whole ribbon if the traces are creased or corroded.

What is the first limit that appears under sustained use?

Repeated flexing from lid cycles can fatigue the copper traces at the fold points, causing intermittent LED signals before the connector or board fails.

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