Removing The Base Cover; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Service Manual

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

• For computers shipped without optical drive
Prerequisites
Remove the optical drive (optional).
Procedure
1. Loosen the three captive screws on the base cover.
2. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Remove the six screws (M2.5x7) that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Pry the base cover starting from the top-left corner of the computer base.
6. Lift the base cover off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
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Removing the base cover

Removing the base cover
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