Removing the computer base
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:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1. Remove the base cover.
2. Remove the
solid-state drive.
3. Remove the wireless card.
4. Remove the rear-I/O cover.
Procedure
1. Remove the eleven (M2.5x6L) screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Remove the (M2x3) screw that secures the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Remove the two (M2.5x6L) screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Lift the computer base from the palm-rest assembly.
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