Replacing the bottom 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 Tilt the computer towards the front until the base is facing up.
2 Align the tabs on the bottom cover with the slots on the chassis and snap
the bottom cover to lock it in place.
3 Turn the computer over and place it in upright position.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the two 2.5-inch hard-drive cages.
2 Replace the left-side cover.
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