Installing The Base Cover - Dell Inspiron 14 3420 Service Manual

Steps
1. Remove the four screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Using your fingers, pry open the base cover starting from the gaps at the upper left and right corners of the base cover.
4. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds to drain the flea power.
6. Remove the screw (M1.6x3.4, Torx T5) securing the battery cable in place.
7. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
8. Remove the interposer board from the system.
CAUTION: Technicians have to remove the interposer board immediately after disconnecting the battery
cable to prevent the board from falling out of the system.
CAUTION: The pins on the interposer board are fragile. Avoid contact with pins on the board, instead handle
the board by lifting and holding from the edges or the sides.

Installing the base cover

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
12 Removing and installing components