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

Replacing the computer base

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, follow the instructions in
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/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
2 Replace the
3 Replace the
4 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 7 in
5 Replace the
rear-I/O cover.
solid-state drive.
wireless card.
base cover.
computer. After working inside your
After working inside your
"Replacing the hard
computer.
drive".
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