Service Manual

Removing the bottom cover
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.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the left-side cover.
2 Remove the two 2.5-inch hard-drive cages.
Procedure
1 Place the computer on a clean and at surface with the left side facing up.
2 Press the securing tabs to release the bottom cover from the slots on the chassis.
3 Turn the computer over until the base is facing up.
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