Installing The Base Cover - Dell Alienware Area-51m R2 Service Manual

Steps
1. Loosen the six captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base to open a gap between the two parts.
2. Starting from the middle of the bottom side, lift open the base cover with your fingertips.
3. Release the tabs on the base cover from the slots on the computer base.
4. Slide the base cover off the computer base.
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
6. Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the system board.

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 image indicates the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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