Base cover, Removing the base cover, Replacing the base cover – Dell Alienware M18x (Early 2011) User Manual
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Base Cover
Alienware M18x Service Manual
Removing the Base Cover
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery pack (see
Removing the Battery Pack
).
3.
Remove the four screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.
4.
Slide the base cover towards the rear of the computer, lift it up, and remove it from the computer.
Replacing the Base Cover
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the computer base and slide the base cover into place.
3.
Replace the four screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.
4.
Replace the battery pack (see
Replacing the Battery Pack
).
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WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery Pack
) before working inside the
computer.
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screws (4)
2
base cover
CAUTION:
Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.