Dell Studio XPS 13 - Laptop - Obsidian, Service Manual

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Removing the base cover
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 . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside
your computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance .
Procedure
1 Remove the eight screws (M2x3) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
2 Using your fingertips, open the system badge.
3 Remove the screw (M1.6x4) under the system badge that secures the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
4 Starting from the front corner of the computer, pry up the base cover using a plastic scribe and lift the base cover off the palm-rest
assembly.
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