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 Base Cover
AdamoXPS™ServiceManual
Removing the Base Cover
Replacing the Base Cover
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Removing the Base Cover
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
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3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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4. Remove the right daughter board (see Removing the Right Daughter Board).
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5. Remove the left daughter board (see Removing the Left Daughter Board).
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6. Remove the bridge battery (see Removing the Bridge Battery).
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7. Remove the two screws that secure the counterweights to the base cover.
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8. Pry and lift the counterweights away from the base cover.
Replacing the Base Cover
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Use the adhesive on the counterweights and adhere them to the base cover.
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3. Replace the two screws that secure the counterweights to the base cover.
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4. Replace the bridge battery (see Replacing the Bridge Battery).
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Computer Battery) before working inside
the computer.
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screws (2)
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counterweights (2)