Dell Alienware X51 R3 Alienware-x51-r3 Service Manual - Page 11

Removing the side panel, Procedure

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Removing the side panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Place the computer on its side with the left panel facing up. 2 Remove the screw that secures the left panel to the chassis. 3 Release the left panel by sliding it towards the front of the computer. 1 left panel 3 chassis 2 screw 4 Turn the left panel over and disconnect the lighting cable as shown. 11

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Removing the side panel
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the
safety information that shipped with your computer and
follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer
.
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in
After working inside your computer
. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1
Place the computer on its side with the left panel facing up.
2
Remove the screw that secures the left panel to the chassis.
3
Release the left panel by sliding it towards the front of the computer.
1
left panel
2
screw
3
chassis
4
Turn the left panel over and disconnect the lighting cable as shown.
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