Replacing the computer base
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.
Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Align the screw holes on the computer base with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
2. Replace the two (M2.5x6L) screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Replace the (M2x3) screw that secures the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Replace the eleven (M2.5x6L) screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the
rear-I/O cover.
2. Replace the wireless card.
3. Replace the
solid-state drive.
4. Replace the base cover.
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