Replacing The Computer Base; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell Inspiron 15-5551 Service Manual

Replacing the computer base

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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1 Replace the optical-drive interposer on the computer base.
2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in
3 Route the antenna cables through the slot on the computer base.
4 Press the computer base down along the edges to snap it into place.
5 Replace the screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest
assembly.
6 Turn the computer over and open the display.
7 Replace the screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest
assembly.
8 Slide the optical-drive cable in the connector and press down on the
latch to secure the cable.

Post-requisites

1 Replace the keyboard.
2 Replace the wireless
3 Replace the hard
4 Replace the base
5 Replace the optical
6 Replace the battery.
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