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.

Procedure

1. Loosen the two captive screws on the base cover.

2. Remove the seven screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

NOTE: The two captive screws when released will create a gap which can be used to pry and lift the base cover off

the palm-rest assembly.

3. Pry the base cover from the rear side using a plastic scribe.

4. Pry the base cover from the tabs on the palm-rest assembly and lift the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.

16 Removing the base cover