Installing The Base Cover - Dell Vostro 3401 Service Manual

Steps
1. Remove the seven (M2.5x5) screws and loosen the two captive screws from the base cover.
2. Pry open the base cover starting from the recesses located in the U-shaped indents at the top edge of the base cover near
the hinges.
NOTE: CAUTION: DO NOT pry up from the edge near the vents at the top side of the base cover as this may damage
the base cover.
3. Lift up the top side of the base cover and remove it from the system.

Installing the base cover

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
22 Disassembly and reassembly