Alienware x14 R2 Service Manual page 13

Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Loosen the four captive screws (M2.5x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Pry the base cover from the front-left or front-right corner of the base cover and continue to pry the front side of the base cover.
4. Lift the front side of the base cover, slide and pull the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
6. Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power.
Installing the base cover
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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