Dell Alienware m17, Service Manual

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Removing the battery (half-length)
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 .
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover .
Procedure
1. Using the pull tab, disconnect the battery cable from the system board (applicable only if not disconnected earlier).
2. Remove the four screws (M2x5) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly.
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