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.
Topics:
• Procedure
Procedure
1. Close the display and turn the computer over.
2. Remove the nine screws (M2.5x7) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
Figure 1. Removing the screws
a. screws (9)
b. base cover
c. palm-rest assembly
3. Using a plastic scribe, release the tabs that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly and remove the base cover off
the palm-rest assembly.
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