Replacing the Bottom 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" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.

For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1Route the antenna cables through the guides on the bottom cover.

2Align the tabs on the bottom cover with the slots on the palm-rest assembly and snap the bottom cover into place.

3Replace the screws that secure the bottom cover to the palm-rest assembly.

4Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.

5Replace the screws that secure the bottom cover to the palm-rest assembly.

Postrequisites

1Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 24.

2Replace the wireless card. See "Replacing the Wireless Card" on page 20.

3Replace the hard drive. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 18.

4Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.

5Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.

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Dell 7537, P36F owner manual Replacing the Bottom Cover