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Removing the base cover
WARNING: 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 three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2 Remove the 6 screws (M2x7) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3 Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover o the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, starting from the top-left corner of the computer
base.
4 Lift the base cover o the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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