Installing The Rear I/O Cover - Dell Alienware m18 R2 Owner's Manual

Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the rear I/O cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Disconnect the Tron-light cable from the system board.
3. Remove the three screws (M2x3) that secure the rear I/O cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE: To prevent damaging your computer, ensure that the Tron-light cable has been disconnected from the connector
(LEDON1) on the system board and peel the Tron-light cable off the power-adapter port cable, before removing the rear
I/O cover.
4. Firmly grasp the sides of your computer with both hands and push 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.

Installing the rear I/O cover

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the rear I/O cover and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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