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Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement

Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement

Terrence15

Terrence15 and 2 other contributors

Last updated on November 7, 2019

5 - 30 minutes
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Introduction

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In this guide, we show you how to remove and replace the computer base.

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Tools

  1. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Loosen the Screws: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • 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. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer.

    • Loosen the five captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.

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  2. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Pry the Base Cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the base cover to release the tabs on the base cover from the slots on the computer base.

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  3. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Lift the Base Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the base cover off the computer base.

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  4. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Disconnect the Battery Cable: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Using a plastic scribe, disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

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    • Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the system board.

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    • Connect the battery cable to the system board.

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  7. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Slide the Tabs: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the tabs on the NEW base cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the base cover into place

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  8. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Tighten the Five Captive Screws: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Tighten the five captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.

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  9. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Remove the Screw: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • 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. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer.

    • Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the computer base.

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  11. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Lift and Slide the Solid-State Drive: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and slide the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.

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    • Align the notch on the NEW solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot and slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.

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  13. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Press the Memory Module: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Press the memory module down until it clicks into place.

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  14. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two screws (M2.5x6L) that secure the rear-I/O cover to the palm-rest assembly.

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  15. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Using a Plastic Scribe: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Using a plastic scribe, gently release the tabs that secure rear-I/O cover to the computer base.

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    • Slide and remove the rear-I/O cover from the computer base.

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  17. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Sliding the Rear-I/O: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the NEW rear-I/O cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the rear-I/O cover into place.

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    • Replace the two screws (M2.5x6L) that secure the rear-I/O cover to the palm-rest assembly.

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  19. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • 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. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer.

    • Remove the eleven (M2.5x6L) screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.

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  20. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Remove the Screw: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the (M2x3) screw that secures the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.

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  21. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Remove the Two Screws: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two (M2.5x6L) screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.

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  22. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Lift the Computer Base: step 21, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the computer base from the palm-rest assembly.

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  23. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Computer Base Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • Align the screw holes on the NEW computer base with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.

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    • Replace the two (M2.5x6L) screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.

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    • Replace the (M2x3) screw that secures the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.

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    • Replace the eleven (M2.5x6L) screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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