Service Manual

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.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the battery.
2 Remove the optical drive.
3 Remove the keyboard.
Procedure
1 Close the display, and turn the computer over.
2 Remove the eight screws (M2.5x8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest
assembly.
3 Remove the two screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest
assembly.
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