Dell EMC Inspiron 3493 - Disassembly and Reassembly; Base Cover

Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Power-button Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 2
Power button with
fingerprint reader
(optional)
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 2
Solid-state drive System board M2x3 1
System board Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2 6
Touchpad Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2 4
Touchpad (Support
brackets)
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2.5 2
Wireless-card bracket I/O board M2x5 1
Disassembly and reassembly
Base cover
Removing the base cover
NOTE:
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
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1. Loosen the three captive screws on the base cover.
2. Remove the six screws (M2.5x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Removing and installing components
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