Service Manual

Removing the base cover

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.

Topics:

• Procedure

Procedure

1. Close the display and turn the computer over.

2. Using a plastic scribe, pry the screw cover from the base cover.

Figure 37. Removing the screw cover

a. base cover

b. screw cover

c. plastic scribe

3. Remove the nine screws (M2.5x7) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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