Replacing The Computer Base; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell Alienware 17 R4 Service Manual

Replacing the computer base

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in Before working inside your
inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1. Align the screw holes on the computer base with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
2. Replace the 14 screws (M2.5x8) that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Replace the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Connect the tron-light cables to the system board.
5. Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base.

Post-requisites

1. Replace the rear-I/O
2. Replace the solid-state
3. Replace the wireless card.
4. Replace the base cover.
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computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
cover.
drive.
After working
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