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

NOTE: Ensure that the antenna cables are not covered by the computer

base.

1 Align the screw holes on the computer base with the screw holes on the palm-

rest assembly.

2 Align the screw holes on the tron-light holder with the screws holes on the

palm-rest assembly.

3 Replace the 14 screws (M2.5x8) that secure the computer base to the palm-

rest assembly.