Chapter 5: Removing The Base Cover; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Service Manual

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in Before working inside your
inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

About this task
Remove the optical drive.

Procedure

Steps
1. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
1. M2.5x8 screws (13)
3. M2x4 screw
2. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover starting from the top-left corner of the computer base.
3. Lift the base cover off the palm rest and keyboard assembly at an angle.
Removing the base cover
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
2. M2x2 screws (3)
4. base cover
After working
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