Alienware x15 R2 Service Manual
Removing the base cover
Prerequisites
- Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
About this task
NOTE:Before removing the base cover, ensure that there is no micro-SD card that is installed in the micro-SD card slot on your computer.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
- Remove the four screws (M2.5x7) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Loosen the two captive screws (M2.5x7) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the gap created after loosening the captive screws in the bottom left or right and continue to work on the sides to open the base cover.
- Lift and slide the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
- Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power.
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