Component
Secured to
Screw type
Quantity
Screw image
Power-button
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3
2
Power button with
fingerprint reader
(optional)
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3
2
Solid-state drive
System board
M2x3
1
System board
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2
6
Touchpad
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2
4
Touchpad (Support
brackets)
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2.5
2
Wireless-card bracket
I/O board
M2x5
1
Disassembly and reassembly
Base cover
Removing the base cover
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in
Before working inside your computer
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
Procedure
1. Loosen the three captive screws on the base cover.
2. Remove the six screws (M2.5x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Removing and installing components
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