Dell Alienware 13 R3, Service Manual

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Removing the display hinges
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
NOTE: These instructions are applicable only for laptops with a non-touch screen display.
1. Remove the base cover .
2. Remove the wireless card .
3. Remove the solid-state drive .
4. Remove the memory modules .
5. Remove the rear-I/O cover .
6. Remove the computer base .
7. Remove the coin-cell battery .
8. Remove the heat-sink assembly .
9. Remove the battery .
10. Remove the system board .
11. Remove the display assembly .
12. Remove the display bezel .
13. Remove the display panel .
Procedure
1. Press the hinge caps on both the edges to release the hinge caps from the hinge.
2. Remove the hinge caps off the hinges.
3. Remove the display cable from the routing guide on the display back-cover and antenna assembly.
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