Alienware m17 Service Manual

Procedure

1. Loosen the four captive screws on the base cover.
2. Remove the six screws (M2.5x9) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Remove the two screws (M2.5x9) from the back that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
   
4. Rotate the base cover from front to back and remove the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.
   
5. Using the pull tab, disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
   
6. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power.