Base cover
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.
Prerequisites
Remove the optical drive (optional).
Procedure for computers shipped without optical drive
1. Loosen the three captive screws on the base cover.
2. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the six screws (M2.5x7) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Pry the base cover starting from the top-left corner of the computer base.
5. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Removing and installing components
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