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Small rectangular green circuit board with keyboard connector and surface-mounted chips

DELL

DELL Alienware m16 R1 m18 R1 m18 R2 MCU Junction Board Keyboard MV1J2

SKU CH-CNB1-R0BPT

Keyboard controller board connecting the keyboard to the motherboard for Alienware m16 R1 and m18 R1/R2 laptops

  • Genuine Dell OEM part ensures exact fit and function
  • Controls per-key RGB keyboard lighting on compatible Alienware 16 and 18 models
  • Connects keyboard to motherboard as the MCU junction board
  • Replaces part number MV1J2 and alternates INFINITY16/18 MCU RGBPK and RWXPG
  • Supports Alienware m16 R1, m16 R1 AMD, m18 R1, m18 R1 AMD and m18 R2

Dell OEM Keyboard MCU Junction Board

This genuine Dell OEM part serves as the keyboard microcontroller unit and junction board for compatible Alienware laptops. It connects the keyboard to the main motherboard and manages per-key RGB lighting functions. The part number is MV1J2, also referenced as INFINITY16/18 MCU RGBPK and RWXPG.

Interface and Practical Limits

The board functions as the dedicated link between the keyboard assembly and the system motherboard using proprietary Dell connectors. It is designed exclusively for the listed Alienware models and cannot be adapted to other laptop platforms or desktop motherboards. No standard PC interface such as USB or PS/2 is exposed for external use.

Compatibility Decides Fit

This specific MCU junction board is validated only for Alienware m16 R1, m16 R1 AMD, m18 R1, m18 R1 AMD and m18 R2 units equipped with per-key RGB keyboards. Buyers with non-RGB keyboard configurations or different laptop series cannot use this part. Confirm the exact model and keyboard type before ordering.

Highlights

  • Genuine Dell OEM part ensures exact fit and function
  • Controls per-key RGB keyboard lighting on compatible Alienware 16 and 18 models
  • Connects keyboard to motherboard as the MCU junction board
  • Replaces part number MV1J2 and alternates INFINITY16/18 MCU RGBPK and RWXPG
  • Supports Alienware m16 R1, m16 R1 AMD, m18 R1, m18 R1 AMD and m18 R2

Specifications

BrandDELL

Questions about this item

Which Alienware laptops is this keyboard MCU junction board compatible with?

It fits Alienware m16 R1, m16 R1 AMD, m18 R1, m18 R1 AMD and m18 R2 models that use RGB per-key keyboards.

Does this board include the keyboard itself or just the controller?

This is the keyboard controller board only; the physical keyboard assembly is not included.

What part numbers should I match to confirm this is the correct replacement?

Match DPN MV1J2 or alternate numbers INFINITY16/18 MCU RGBPK and RWXPG against your service manual.

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