Removing The Base Cover; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 5485 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
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Remove the 6 screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, starting from the top-left corner of the computer
base.
4. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Removing the base cover

computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
Removing the base cover
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