Dell Alienware 13 R3, Service Manual

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Removing the computer base
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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance .
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1. Remove the base cover .
2. Remove the solid-state drive .
3. Remove the wireless card .
4. Remove the rear-I/O cover .
Procedure
1. Remove the eleven (M2.5x6L) screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Remove the (M2x3) screw that secures the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Remove the two (M2.5x6L) screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Lift the computer base from the palm-rest assembly.
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