Service Manual

Replacing the base panel
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 the tabs from inside the chassis on the right side and left side, securing
the base panel to the chassis and snap it in place.
2 Replace the two screws (#6-32x6) from inside, securing the base panel to
the right side of the chassis.
3 Replace the three screws (#6-32x6) from inside, securing the base panel to
the left side of the chassis.
4 Replace the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the base panel to the chassis.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the hard drive (HDD1).
2 Replace the battery case.
3 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
4 Replace the stability foot.
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