Dell Alienware m15 R3 Service Manual - Page 13

Installing the base cover, Prerequisites, About this task

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2. Loosen the six captive screws. 3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the bottom left and continue to work on the sides to open the base cover. 4. Lift and slide the base cover off the palm-rest assembly. 5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. 6. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery. 7. Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power. Installing the base cover Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 13

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2.
Loosen the six captive screws.
3.
Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the bottom left and continue to work on the sides to open the base cover.
4.
Lift and slide the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.
5.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
6.
Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.
7.
Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power.
Installing the base cover
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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