Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Touchpad bracket Palm-rest assembly M1.6x2 3
Touchpad Palm-rest assembly M1.6x2 2
Wireless-card bracket System board M2x3 1
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. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Remove the seven screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the tabs on the hinges and continue to pry the base cover from the slots on the palm-
rest assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not pry the base cover from the middle as it might damage the chassis.
4. Carefully remove the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.
Removing and installing components
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