Rear-I/O Cover - Alienware m15 R7 AMD Service Manual

Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in

Rear-I/O cover

Removing the rear-I/O cover
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the rear-I/O cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the rear I/O-cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Remove the three screws (M2x2) that secure the rear I/O-cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Disconnect the Tron-light cable from the system board.
NOTE: To prevent damaging your computer, ensure that the Tron-light cable has been disconnected from the system board
before removing the rear I/O-cover.
4. Firmly grasp the sides of your computer with both hands and push the rubber feet on the rear I/O-cover outwards with your
thumbs to release the rear I/O-cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Remove the rear I/O-cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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