Alienware 17 R4 Service Manual

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Procedure

  1. Remove the six screws (M2.5x13) that secure the base cover to the computer base.
  2. Loosen the captive screw that secures the base cover to the computer base to open a gap between the two parts.
    Image: Removing the screws that secures the base cover to the computer base
  3. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the base cover from the gap around the captive screw to release the clips on the base cover from the computer base.
  4. Lift the base cover off the computer base.
    Image: Removing the base cover
  5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
    Image: Disconnecting the battery cable
  6. Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the system board.

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