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 eight screws (M2x7) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard 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 and keyboard assembly and lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
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