Alienware m18 R2 Owner's Manual

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Removing the base cover

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

About this task

The following image(s) indicate the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Figure 1. Removing the base cover
Image: Removing the base coverImage: Removing the base cover 2

Steps

  1. Remove the six screws (M2.5x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Loosen the two captive screws (M2.5x8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Pry the base cover from the bottom left and continue to work on the sides to open the base cover.
  4. Slide and lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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