Service Manual

Removing the base cover
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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/
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Procedure
1 Remove the six screws (M2x6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2 Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3 Using your ngertips, pry the base cover o the palm-rest and keyboard assembly from the top left corner.
4 Lift the base cover o the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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