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Alienware m17 R3 Service Manual

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Removing the rear I/O-cover

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the rear I/O-cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the rear I/O-cover

Image: Removing the rear I/O-cover

Steps

  1. Peel and remove the Mylar that covers the system board.
  2. Disconnect and peel the Tron-light cable from the system board.
    CAUTION To prevent damaging your computer, ensure that the Tron-light cable has been disconnected from the system board before removing the rear I/O-cover.
  3. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the rear I/O-cover to the palm-rest assembly.
  4. Remove the two screws (M2x4.5) that secure the rear I/O-cover to the palm-rest assembly.
  5. Firmly grasp the sides of your computer with both hands and push the rubber feet on the rear I/O-cover outwards with your thumbs to release the rear I/O-cover from the palm-rest assembly.
  6. Lift the rear I/O-cover from the palm-rest assembly.

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