NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in
Before working inside your
inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
About this task
Remove the
optical
drive.
Procedure
About this task
Steps
1. Remove the five screws (M2.5x6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Loosen the four captive screws on the base cover.
3. Remove the two screws (M1.2x1.2) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Removing the base cover
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
After working
www.dell.com/
Removing the base cover
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