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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
Place the computer base on a flat surface.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the subwoofer.
2 Replace the I/O board.
3 Replace the speakers.
4 Replace the battery.
5 Replace the power-adapter port.
6 Replace the display assembly.
7 Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 11 in “Replacing the palm rest”.
8 Replace the wireless card.
9 Replace the base panel.
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