Installing The Base Cover - Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 Service Manual

4. Using your fingertips, pry open the base cover from the middle of the front edge of base cover, and then pry the left and right
sides of the base cover.
5. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE: The following steps are applicable only if you want to further remove any other component from your computer.
6. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
7. Turn your computer over and press the power button for 20 seconds to drain the flea power.

Installing the base cover

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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