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Dell Alienware 13 R2 Base Panel Replacement

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to replace the Dell Alienware 13 R2's base panel.

  1. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Base Panel Replacement, Turning Over the PC: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices, see the regulatory compliance home page.

    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

  2. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Base Panel Replacement, Loosen the screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the captive screws that secure the base panel to the computer base.

  3. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Base Panel Replacement, Releasing the Tabs: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using a plastic scribe, gently release the tabs that secure the base panel to the computer base.

  5. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Base Panel Replacement, Disconnecting the Battery Cable: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Base Panel Replacement, Disconnecting the Battery Cable: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the battery cable from the battery-cable connector.

    • Turn the computer over.

  6. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Base Panel Replacement, Power Button: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the system board.

    • Connect the battery cable to the battery-cable connector.

  8. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Base Panel Replacement, Aligning the tabs: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Align the tabs on the base panel with the slots on the computer base and snap the base panel into place.

  9. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Base Panel Replacement, Tighten the screws: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Tighten the captive screws that secure the base panel to the computer base.

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