Replacing the computer base
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 at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
Place the computer base on a at surface.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the speakers.
2 Replace the battery.
3 Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 7 in “Replacing the power-adapter port”.
4 Replace the display assembly.
5 Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 9 in “Replacing the palm rest”.
6 Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 7 in “Replacing the solid-state drive” .
7 Replace the base panel.
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