Service Manual

Replacing 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.

Procedure

1. Align the tabs from inside the chassis on the right side and left side, securing the base panel to the chassis and snap it in place.

2. Replace the two screws (#6-32x6) from inside, securing the base panel to the right side of the chassis.

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

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

Post-requisites

1. Replace the

hard drive (HDD1).

2. Replace the battery case.

3. Replace the left and right side-panels. See “

Replacing the side panels”.

4. Replace the stability foot.