Alienware M11xR2 Coin-Cell Battery Replacement

Step 1 Removing the Base Cover

• WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
• 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).
• Turn the computer over.
Step 2 Loosen the Screws

• Loosen the eight captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.
Step 3 Lifting the Base Cover
• Lift the base cover off the computer base.
Step 4 Replacing the Base Cover
• Align the tabs on the NEW base cover with the slots on the computer base and place the base cover in position.
Step 5 Securing the Screws
• Tighten the eight screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.
Step 6 Disconnecting Coin-Cell Battery
• WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
• 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).
• Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the system board.
Step 7 Prying The Coin-Cell Battery
• The coin-cell battery is glued to the system board. Using a plastic scribe, pry the coin-cell battery from the system board.
Step 8 Placing New Coin-Cell Battery
• Use the adhesive on NEW the coin-cell battery and adhere it to the system board.
Step 9 Connecting Cable
• Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.

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