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Small green circuit board with power button components, part number PAR10

DELL

DELL Alienware M18x Power Button Circuit Board

SKU CH-6MFC-DEQRY

Genuine Dell OEM power button circuit board for Alienware M18x laptops

  • Genuine Dell OEM part ensures exact fit
  • Powers the Alienware M18x on and off
  • Tested and guaranteed to work perfectly
  • PAR10 board number confirms correct replacement
  • Designed specifically for Alienware M18x laptops

Genuine Dell OEM Power Button Board

This genuine Dell OEM power button circuit board is designed specifically for the Alienware M18x laptop. It serves as the direct replacement for the original component that controls the system power state. The part carries the identifier PAR10 printed on the board itself. It is intended for owners of this specific model who need to restore power functionality.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

As a low-power logic board, this component draws negligible current from the system and produces no audible noise during operation. It does not generate measurable heat that would affect the laptop's thermal profile or cooling requirements. Normal use simply involves pressing the button to toggle the machine on or off. The board operates passively within the existing chassis environment.

Included Parts and Fitment

You will receive exactly the circuit board shown in the product imagery with no additional cables, screws, or software included. Installation requires disassembly of the Alienware M18x chassis to access the mounting location. The part is a tested working pull guaranteed to function correctly. It is not compatible with other Alienware models or Dell laptop lines.

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Price $10.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameDell

Questions about this item

How do I install the power button circuit board in my Alienware M18x, and which step is most often done incorrectly?

Remove the bottom cover, disconnect the old board cable, fit the new PAR10 board, and reconnect the cable; the step most often done wrong is not seating the cable fully into the connector.

What maintenance or replacement will the power button circuit board need over time?

The board itself has no user-serviceable parts; if the power button becomes unresponsive, the entire PAR10 circuit board is replaced as a single unit.

What is the first limit that appears when the power button circuit board is used continuously?

The mechanical switch on the PAR10 board is rated for repeated actuation; the first limit under sustained use is switch wear that eventually prevents reliable contact.

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