Chapter 9: Removing The Base Cover; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 15 3000 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
regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1. Remove the battery.
2. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in
3. Remove the keyboard.

Procedure

1. Remove the five screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Open the latch, and disconnect the optical-drive cable from the connector on the system board.
3. Close the display and the turn the computer over.
4. Remove the eight screws (M2.5x8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
5. Remove the three screws (M2x2) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
6. Remove the two screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
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Removing the base cover
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"Removing the optical drive".
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