Service Manual

Removing the top-cover assembly

NOTE: 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.

Prerequisites

1. Remove the

left-side cover.

2. Remove the right-side cover.

Procedure

1. Remove the screws that secure the top cover to the chassis.

2. Disconnect the lighting cable from the top cover.

3. Slide the lighting cable through the slot on the chassis.

lighting cable 2. chassis

3. screws (2) 4. top cover

4. Starting from the rear, release the tabs on the top cover from the slots on the chassis.

5. Lift the top cover off the chassis.