Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
System board Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2 Big Head 6
Touchpad bracket Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2 Big Head 3
Touchpad Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2 Big Head 4
Display assembly Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2.5x5 6
Disassembly and reassembly
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.
Procedure
1. Remove the six screws (M2x6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Using your fingertips, pry the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly from the top left corner.
4. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Removing and installing components
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