Chapter 5: Removing The Base Cover; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 17 5000 Service Manual

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

Prerequisites
Remove the optical drive.
Procedure
1. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
1. M2x4 screw
3. M2x2 screws (3)
2. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover off 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. base cover
4. M2.5x8 screws (13)
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