Service Manual

Removing the base panel

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

stability foot.

2. Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.

3. Remove the battery case.

4. Remove the hard drive (HDD1).

Procedure

CAUTION: If the front bezel and rear bezel have been removed, place the chassis carefully on a flat surface to avoid

damaging the I/O ports.

1. Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the base panel to the chassis.

2. Remove the three screws (#6-32x6) from inside, securing the base panel to the left side of the chassis.

3. Release the tabs from inside the chassis on the left side, securing the base panel to the left side of the chassis.