Dell Alienware M11x R3 Service Manual - Page 9

Back to Contents Page Base Cover Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Alienware® computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Alienware computers. Removing the Base Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Loosen the eight captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base. 4. Lift the base cover off the computer base. 1 captive screws (8) 3 tabs (3) 2 base cover Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Alienware computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the computer base and place the base cover in position. 3. Tighten the eight screws that secure the base cover to the computer base. Back to Contents Page