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Dell Alienware 15 Base Panel Replacement

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    • After turning the computer off, close the display and turn the computer over.

  1. Dell Alienware 15 Base Panel Replacement, Remove the Back Panel Screws and Lift: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • After the computer base (#1) is facing up, use a Philips screwdriver to remove the two captive screws (#2) which hold the base panel (#3) down.

    • Then, use a spudger (#4) to lift up the panel. You can also use your fingernail to lift it as well.

    • After the front has been lifted up a bit, the non-screw side of the panel will need to be slid forward a little to finish lifting out the base panel from the computer.

  2. Dell Alienware 15 Base Panel Replacement, Optional: Disconnect the Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • You don't need to disconnect the laptop's battery if you are only replacing the back panel: only perform this step if you will be handling or replacing the electrical components of the computer.

    • Disconnect the battery cable from the system board by pulling up on the battery connector (#1).

    • Turn the computer back over and open the display to the point where you can press the power button.

    • Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to ground the system board so that you can safely remove components such as the RAM.

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