Alienware Area-51 ALX, Service Manual

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Removing the Battery Case
NOTE: 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 dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1. Remove the stability foot .
2. Remove the right side-panel. See “ Removing the Side Panels ”.
Procedure
1. Lay the chassis on the right side.
2. Slide and open the battery-compartment door.
3. Remove the batteries from the battery-compartment.
a. battery-case door
b. AA batteries (2)
4. Press the releasing clips on the cable connector to disconnect the battery-case cable from the chassis.
5. Remove the screws that secure the battery compartment to the chassis.
6. Lift the battery-case off the chassis.
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