Back to Contents PageBase AssemblyDell Precision™ Service ManualRemoving the Bottom of the Base AssemblyReplacing the Bottom of the Base AssemblyRemoving the Base AssemblyReplacing the Base AssemblyRemoving the Bottom of the Base Assembly1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.2. Close the display and turn the computer over.3. Loosen the M2.5 x 5-mm captive screw.4. Using the rubber feet for leverage, slide the bottom of the base assembly toward the front of the computer 1/8th inch, then lift to remove it.Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly1. Slide the bottom of the base assembly into place.2. Replace the M2.5 x 5-mm captive screw.3. Follow the procedure After Working on Your Computer.Removing the Base Assembly1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).3. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).4. Remove the modular drive (see Removing the Modular Drive).5. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly).6. Remove the modem (see Removing the Modem).CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.1 M2.5 x 5-mm captive screw 2 rubber feet3 bottom of the base assembly