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.

Topics:

• Procedure

Procedure

1. Close the display and turn the computer over.

2. Remove the nine screws (M2.5x6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

Figure 1. Base cover

a. screws (6)

b. base cover

c. palm-rest assembly

3. Using a plastic scribe, release the tabs that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly and remove the base cover off the palm-

rest assembly.

12 Removing the base cover