Figure 14. Installing the base cover
Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Snap the base cover into place.
3. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Replace the six screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the base cover for computers shipped with an aluminum
chassis
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
NOTE:
Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see step 6 in, Before working inside your
computer.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)