Replacing the base frame
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1
Align the tabs on the base frame with the slots on the palm-rest assembly
and snap the base frame into place.
2
Replace the screws that secure the base frame to the palm-rest
assembly.
3
Turn the computer over and open the display.
4
Replace the screws that secure the base frame to the palm-rest
assembly.
5
Slide the touch-pad cable into the connector on the system board and
close the latch to secure the cable.
Post-requisites
1
Replace the keyboard.
2
Replace the fan.
3
Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 5 in replacing the
4
Replace the battery.
5
Replace the
base
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computer. After working inside your
cover.
After working inside your
hard
drive.