Removing the base coverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow thesteps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working insideyour computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.Procedure1 Remove the eight screws (M2x3) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.2 Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the right corner of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.3 Pry the base cover starting from the right side of palm-rest and keyboard assembly.4 Pry the base cover from the bottom left corner of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.5 Pry the base cover from the left side of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.3Removing the base cover 11
