Rear-I/O Cover; Removing The Rear I/O-Cover - Dell Alienware m15 R3 Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the left I/O-board.
2. Slide the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the left I/O-board.
3. Place the M.2 2230 thermal shield on the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive.
4. Align the screw hole on the M.2 2230 thermal shield with the screw hole on the left I/O-board.
5. Replace the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive and thermal shield to the left I/O-board.
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.
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