Service Manual

Removing the base cover
WARNING: 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 five captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer
base.
2 Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the base cover to release the tabs on the
base cover from the slots on the computer base.
3 Lift the base cover off the computer base.
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