Removing the bottom 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.Topics:• Prerequisites• ProcedurePrerequisites1 Remove the right-side cover.2 Remove the front bezel.3 Remove the optical drive.Procedure1 Lay the computer on the left side.2 Release the bottom-cover tabs sequentially, one at a time by moving them away from the chassis.Figure 11. Removing the bottom cover1 bottom-cover tabs 2 chassis3 bottom cover3 Place the computer with the bottom facing up.4 Pry and lift the bottom cover away from the chassis.1226 Removing the bottom cover
