Chapter 2: Removing And Installing Components; Recommended Tools; Screw List - Dell P46E Service Manual

Removing and installing components

Recommended tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Phillips screwdriver #0
• Phillips screwdriver #1
• Plastic scribe

Screw list

NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws,
and then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type
is restored when the component is replaced.
NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surface when
replacing a component.
NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 1. Screw list
Component
Base cover
Battery (3-cell)
Battery (6-cell)
Display cable holder
Display hinges
Graphics-card fan
Hard-drive assembly
Hard-drive bracket
I/O board
Secured to Screw type
Palm-rest and M2x5
keyboard assembly
Palm-rest and M2x4
keyboard assembly
Palm-rest and M2x4
keyboard assembly
Palm-rest and M2x4
keyboard assembly
Palm-rest and M2.5x5
keyboard assembly
System board and M2x4
palm-rest and
keyboard assembly
Palm-rest and M2x4
keyboard assembly
Hard drive M3x3
Palm-rest and M2x4
keyboard assembly
Quantity Screw image
6
4
7
1
8
3
3
4
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