Replacing 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. Connect the battery cable to the system board, if applicable.
CAUTION: To avoid accidental damage to the power-adapter port, do not press the base cover against the
power-adapter port when you snap the base cover to the computer base.
2. Place the base cover on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and snap the base cover into place starting from the
power-adapter port.
3. Replace the seven screws (M2.5x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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