Replacing the base cover
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
www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Connect the battery cable to the system board.
2 Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the palm-rest assembly and
snap the base cover into place.
3 Replace the nine screws (M2.5x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest
assembly.
4 Tighten the captive screw that secures the base cover to the palm-rest
assembly.
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