Dell Alienware M14x R2 (Early 2012) - Manual (Page 32)

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Procedure
Remove the screws that secure the center-control cover to
the computer base.
1 screws (3)
2 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
3 Gently pry the center-control cover and then ease the tabs on the
center-control cover out of the slots on the palm-rest assembly.
Center-Control Cover 34
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