Alienware Area-51 R3 Threadripper Edition, Service Manual

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Replacing the base 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 Align the tabs from inside the chassis on the right side and left side,
securing the base panel to the chassis and snap it in place.
2 Replace the two screws ((#6-32x6) from inside, securing the base panel to
the right side of the chassis.
3 Replace the three screws ((#6-32x6) from inside, securing the base panel to
the left side of the chassis.
4 Replace the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the base panel to the
chassis.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the hard drive (HDD1).
2 Replace the battery case .
3 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “ Replacing the side panels ”.
4 Replace the stability foot .
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