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Flat Y-shaped cable with two connectors for Alienware front LED lighting

DELL

DELL Alienware 17 R2 R3 Front FX LED Y-Cable R71R6

SKU CH-RVTR-AK3KH

Y-cable connects the front AlienFX LED lights on Alienware 17 R2 and R3 laptops

  • Genuine Dell OEM part ensures exact fit
  • Connects front AlienFX LED lights for custom illumination
  • Y-cable design links both lighting zones together
  • Compatible with Alienware 17 R2 and 17 R3 models
  • Part number R71R6 matches factory specifications

Genuine Dell OEM Y-Cable for Alienware 17 R2 and R3

This genuine Dell OEM cable connects the AlienFX LED lights at the front of the base assembly on compatible laptops. It fits Alienware 17 R2 and 17 R3 models using part number R71R6. You receive only the Y-cable exactly as pictured.

Passive lighting cable with no active cooling

The cable carries low-voltage signals to the front LED strips and draws negligible power from the system. It has no fan, heatsink or active components, so it adds no audible noise or measurable heat during normal operation.

Stable illumination under continuous use

Because the assembly is a simple passive harness, its behaviour does not change during extended sessions. The LEDs remain lit as long as the laptop supplies power, with no thermal throttling or signal degradation over time.

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Specifications

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Brand nameDell

Questions about this item

How do I route the R71R6 Y-cable to the front AlienFX LED lights on my Alienware 17 R2 or R3?

Open the base, run the single end toward the front LED board, then split the Y-branches to each light module; the step most people miss is seating both branch connectors fully before reassembling the chassis.

Will the R71R6 cable need replacement after normal use?

The cable is a passive wiring harness with no moving parts; it only requires replacement if the insulation is cut or a connector pin is bent during service.

What is the first limitation when the AlienFX LEDs stay lit for long periods?

The Y-cable itself has no thermal or electrical limit; sustained use is constrained by the laptop's LED controller and power delivery, not by the R71R6 harness.

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