Alienware 15 R2, Quick Start Manual

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UPMIDIAS
Removing the computer
base
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.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base panel .
2 Remove the memory modules .
3
Remove the solid-state drives .
4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 5 in “Removing the hard drive ".
5 Remove the wireless card .
6
Remove the I/O board .
7 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 11 in “Removing the palm rest ”.
8 Remove the hinge covers .
9
Remove the speakers .
10 Remove the front AlienFX LED boards .
11 Remove the display assembly .
12 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 10 in “Removing the system
board ”.
13
Remove the fans .
14 Remove the battery .
15 Remove the power-adapter port .
Procedure
After performing the prerequisites, we are left with the computer base.
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