Introduction
This guide will show you how to both remove and replace the battery of your Dell Alienware 15 R3 laptop.
What you need
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Flip the laptop over so that the backside is facing up.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 13.0 mm screws from the sides of the back case.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove one 5.0 mm screw from the back of the laptop.
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Use the opening tool to pry the back case from the computer.
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Use the opening tool and work your way around the perimeter of the back case to gently release the clips.
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Lift the back case off of the laptop.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove two screws from the side of the laptop.
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Use an opening tool to release the four tabs from the hinge cover and gently pry it off.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove 10 screws from the chassis.
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Use a spudger or opening tool to remove the chassis and reveal the battery, fan, motherboard, and other components.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 5.0 mm screw that is securing the battery to the palm rest assembly.
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To the upper right of the battery is a connecting cable. Gently disconnect it from the palm rest assembly.
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Confirm nothing else is connected to the battery and lift the battery completely off the palm rest assembly.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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does not seem to be for my alienware r3 15 inch
step 5 - you need to unscrew 10 screws, not 9. You missed the one in the center.
