Alienware 17 R1 User Manual

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Removing 
the 
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Removing the Battery
 
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" on page 11
. After working 
inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside 
Your Computer" on page 13
.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance 
home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Procedure
1
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
2
Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer base.
3
Using the battery cable, lift and release the battery from the tabs on the 
computer base.
4
Turn the computer over and open the display.
5
Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the system board.
1
battery cable
2
screws (2)
3
battery
4
tabs (2)
2
1
3
4
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