Service Manual

Replacing the computer base
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 Align and snap the computer base on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the 11 screws (M2.5x8) that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the tron-light holder to the palm-rest assembly.
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