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:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
Remove the optical drive.
Procedure
1. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
1.
M2x4 screw 2. base cover
3. M2x2 screws (3) 4. M2.5x8 screws (13)
2. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover off starting from the top-left corner of the computer base.
3. Lift the base cover off the palm rest and keyboard assembly at an angle.
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