Component
Secured to
Screw type
Quantity
Screw image
Power button
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2.5
2
USB Type-C bracket
System board
M2x3
2
System board
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2 Big Head
5
Touchpad bracket
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3
3
Touchpad
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2 Big Head
4
Display assembly
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2.5x5
6
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. Remove the six screws (M2x7) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Using your fingertips, pry the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly from the top left corner.
4. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Removing and installing components
9