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Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement

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  1. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Turning Over the PC: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • 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 For more safety best practices, see the regulatory compliance home page.

    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

  2. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Loosen the screws: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Loosen the captive screws that secure the base panel to the computer base.

  3. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Releasing the Tabs: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using a plastic scribe, gently release the tabs that secure the base panel to the computer base.

  4. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Disconnecting the Battery Cable: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Disconnecting the Battery Cable: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Disconnect the battery cable from the battery-cable connector.

    • Turn the computer over.

  5. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Power Button: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the system board.

    • Connect the battery cable to the battery-cable connector.

  6. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Aligning the tabs: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Align the tabs on the base panel with the slots on the computer base and snap the base panel into place.

  7. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Tighten the screws: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Tighten the captive screws that secure the base panel to the computer base.

  8. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Removing the Screws: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Removing the Screws: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • 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 screws that secure the solid-state drive bracket to the solid-state drive assembly.

  9. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Peel off Computer Base Tabs: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Peel off Computer Base Tabs: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Using the pull tab, pivot the solid-state drive bracket and peel off the bracket from the tabs on the computer base.

  10. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Disconnecting the Solid-State Drive Cable: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using the pull tab, disconnect the solid-state drive cable from the system board.

  11. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Removing the Solid-State Drive: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Removing the Solid-State Drive: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the screws that secure the solid-state drive assembly to the computer base.

  12. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lifting the Solid-State Assembly: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the solid-state drive assembly off the computer base.

  13. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Remove the Screw: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the screw that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive assembly.

  14. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lift the Solid-State Assembly.: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lift the Solid-State Assembly.: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the solid-state drive assembly.

  15. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, The New Solid-State Drive: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Slide the NEW solid-state drive into the slot on the solid-state drive assembly.

  16. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Screw Replacement: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Screw Replacement: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Replace the screw that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive assembly.

  17. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Align the Screws: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Align the Screws: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Align the screw holes on the solid-state drive assembly with the screw holes on the computer base.

  18. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Replace the Screws: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Replace the screws that secure the solid-state drive assembly to the computer base.

  19. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Connect the Cable to the System Board: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Connect the solid-state drive cable to the system board.

  20. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Align the screw holes on the solid-state drive bracket with the screw holes on the solid-state drive assembly.

  21. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Replace the Screws: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Replace the Screws: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Replace the screws that secure the solid-state drive bracket to the solid-state drive assembly.

  22. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lifting the Latches: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the latches and disconnect the keyboard and keyboard-backlight cables from the system board.

  23. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.

  24. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lift the Computer Base: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the computer base slightly and push the release tabs on the palm-rest assembly until it pops out.

    • Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.

  25. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Prying the Palm-Rest Assembly: crwdns2935265:027crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using a plastic scribe, pry up along the edges of the palm-rest assembly.

  26. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lift the Palm-Rest Assembly: crwdns2935265:028crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Gently lift the palm-rest assembly and turn it over.

  27. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lift the Connector Latch: crwdns2935265:029crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lift the Connector Latch: crwdns2935265:029crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the connector latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the system board.

  28. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lift the Palm-Rest Assembly: crwdns2935265:030crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base.

  29. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Removing: crwdns2935265:031crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the keyboard.

    • Remove the power-button board.

    • Remove the status-light board.

    • Remove the Touchpad.

    • Replace the touchpad.

    • Replace the status-light board.

    • Replace the power-button board.

    • Replace the keyboard.

    • Connect the power-button board cable to the system board.

  30. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Align the Palm-Rest Assembly: crwdns2935265:034crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Align the palm-rest assembly on the computer base and snap it into place.

    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

    • Replace the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.

    • Connect the keyboard cable and the keyboard-backlight cable to the system board.

  31. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:039crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:039crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the screws that secure the hinge caps to the display hinges.

  32. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lifting the Hinge Caps: crwdns2935265:040crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Slide and lift the hinge caps off the display hinges.

    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

  33. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Remove the Screw: crwdns2935265:042crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Remove the Screw: crwdns2935265:042crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the screw that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card.

  34. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Disconnect the Antenna Cables: crwdns2935265:043crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.

    • Turn the computer over and open the display.

  35. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Remove the Antenna Cables: crwdns2935265:045crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the antenna cables from the routing guides on the display hinges.

  36. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Disconnect the Display Cable: crwdns2935265:046crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Disconnect the Display Cable: crwdns2935265:046crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the connector latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board.

  37. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Remove the Display Cable: crwdns2935265:047crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Remove the Display Cable: crwdns2935265:047crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the display cable from the routing guides on the display hinges.

  38. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Disconnect the Logo-Board Cable: crwdns2935265:048crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Disconnect the logo-board cable from the system board and remove it from the routing guides on the display hinges.

  39. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:049crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.

    • Lift the display assembly off the computer base.

  40. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: crwdns2935265:051crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the computer base.

  41. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Replace the Screws: crwdns2935265:052crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the computer base.

  42. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Routing the Logo-Board Cable: crwdns2935265:053crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Route the logo-board cable through the routing guides on the display hinge and connect the logo-board cable to the system board.

  43. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Route the Cable: crwdns2935265:054crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Route the display cable through the routing guides on the display hinge.

  44. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Slide the Display Cable: crwdns2935265:055crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Slide the display cable into the connector on the system board and press down the latch to secure the cable.

    • Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the display hinges.

  45. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Adhere the Adhesive Tapes: crwdns2935265:057crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Adhere the adhesive tapes that secure the antenna cables to the system board.

    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

    • Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card.

    • Replace the screw that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card.

    • Turn the computer over and open the display.

  46. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: crwdns2935265:062crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Align the screw holes on the hinge caps with the screw holes on the display hinges.

    • Replace the screws that secure the hinge caps to the display hinges.

  47. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Prying the Edges: crwdns2935265:064crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

    • Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edges of the display bezel.

    • Carefully lift the display bezel and turn it over.

  48. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lifting the Latches: crwdns2935265:066crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the connector latches and disconnect the display-board cables from the logo board.

  49. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Disconnect the Logo-Board Cable: crwdns2935265:067crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Disconnect the Logo-Board Cable: crwdns2935265:067crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Disconnect the logo-board cable from the logo board.

  50. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Connect the Logo Board Cable: crwdns2935265:068crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Connect the logo-board cable to the logo board.

  51. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Slide the Display-Board Cables: crwdns2935265:069crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Slide the display-board cables to their respective connectors on the logo board and press down the latches to secure the cables.

    • Turn the display bezel over.

  52. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Align the Bezel: crwdns2935265:071crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Align the display bezel with the display back-cover and gently snap the display bezel into place.

  53. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:072crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
  54. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lift the Display Panel: crwdns2935265:073crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Gently lift the display panel and turn it over.

  55. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Disconnecting the Display Cable: crwdns2935265:074crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Disconnecting the Display Cable: crwdns2935265:074crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the connector latch and disconnect the display cable from the display panel.

  56. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Connect the Display Cable: crwdns2935265:075crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Connect the NEW display cable to the display panel and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.

    • Turn the display panel over.

    • Gently lift the display panel and turn it over.

  57. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lifting the Latch: crwdns2935265:078crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lifting the Latch: crwdns2935265:078crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lifting the Latch: crwdns2935265:078crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the connector latch and disconnect the display cable from the display panel.

  58. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Securing the Cable: crwdns2935265:079crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Connect the NEW display cable to the display panel and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.

    • Turn the display panel over.

  59. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: crwdns2935265:081crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display back-cover.

  60. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Replace the Screws: crwdns2935265:082crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Replace the screws that secure the display panel to the display back-cover.

  61. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:083crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
  62. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Lift the Display Hinges: crwdns2935265:084crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the display hinges off the display back-cover.

  63. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: crwdns2935265:085crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Align the screw holes on the NEW display hinges with the screw holes on the display back-cover.

  64. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Replace the Screws: crwdns2935265:086crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover.

  65. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Place on a Flat Surface: crwdns2935265:087crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
  66. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Disconnect the Camera Cable: crwdns2935265:088crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Disconnect the camera cable from the camera module.

  67. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Prying the Camera Module: crwdns2935265:089crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using a plastic scribe, pry the camera module off the display back-cover.

  68. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Place the NEW Camera Module: crwdns2935265:090crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using the alignment posts place the NEW camera module on the display back-cover and snap it into place.

  69. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Connect the Camera Cable: crwdns2935265:091crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Connect the camera cable to the camera module.

  70. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Peel the Display-Board Cable: crwdns2935265:092crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
  71. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Peel the Camera Cable: crwdns2935265:093crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Peel the Camera Cable: crwdns2935265:093crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Note the display cable routing and peel the camera cable off the display back-cover.

  72. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Place the Display Back-Cover: crwdns2935265:094crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Place the display back-cover on a flat surface.

  73. Dell Alienware 13 R2 Display Back-Cover Replacement, Adhere the Display-Board Cable: crwdns2935265:095crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Adhere the display-board cable and the camera cable to the NEW display back-cover.

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