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This guide will show the user how to replace a cracked, broken, or damaged computer base on a Dell Alienware 13 laptop.
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Close the device and turn the device over.
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Remove (2) 5 mm Phillips head screws attaching the small access panel to the base using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver.
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Remove the small access panel using a heavy duty spudger.
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Disconnect the battery cable from the battery cable terminal.
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Remove (4) 6 mm Phillips head screws from the solid-state metal drive bracket, using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver.
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Grab the pull tab to pivot the solid-state drive bracket upwards. Remove the bracket from the computer base.
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Using the pull tab, disconnect the black solid-state drive cable from the system board.
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Remove (2) 3 mm Phillips head screws, using a Phillips # 0 screwdriver, that connect the solid-state drive assembly to the computer base.
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Lift up on the solid-state drive assembly to remove it from the computer base.
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Locate two cables labeled, "KB Backlight" (orange) and "KB Membrane" (black). Lift up on the latches to disconnect the cables from the system board.
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Remove (8) 9 mm Phillips head screws using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver, that secures the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.
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Remove (4) 8 mm Phillips head screws using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver.
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Remove (2) 7 mm Phillips head screws using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver.
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Lift the computer base slightly towards you and push the release tabs on the palm-rest assembly until it pops out using a spudger.
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Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
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Using a plastic spudger, pry up along the edges of the palm-rest assembly.
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Gently lift the palm-rest assembly.
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Lift the connector latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the system board. Identified as a cable with a blue tab.
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Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base.
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Open the display as far as possible.
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Remove (2) 3 mm Phillips head screws, using a Phillips head #0 screwdriver, that secure the hinge caps to the display hinges.
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Slide and lift the hinge caps off the display hinges.
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Close the display and turn the computer over.
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Remove (1) 2 mm Phillips head screw, using a Phillips head # 0 screwdriver, that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card.
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Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card using a heavy duty spudger. The wires can be removed by applying a force directed upward, away from the device.
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Turn the computer over and open the display.
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Peel off the adhesive tapes that secure the antenna cables to the system board.
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Lift the connector latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board.
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Disconnect the logo-board cable from the system board.
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Remove the antenna cables, display cable, and logo-board cable from the routing guides on the display hinges.
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Remove (4) 8 mm Phillips head screws, using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver, that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
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Lift the display assembly off the computer base.
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Remove the (2) 6 mm Phillips head screws securing the power adapter port bracket with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
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Lift and remove the power adapter port bracket.
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Lift up and remove the power adapter port from the computer base.
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Disconnect the speaker cable connector from the service board.
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Remove (3) 6 mm Phillips head screws securing the service board with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
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Lift up on the service board assembly using a heavy duty spudger and slide the board towards the battery to remove from the base.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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