10 | Removing the Base Cover
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" 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
1Close the display and turn the computer over.
2Using a Torx 5 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the base cover to the
palm-rest assembly.
3Starting from the back of the computer, pry up the base cover using your fingertips.
4Lift the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.
1base cover 2screws (10)
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