Component
Secured to
Screw type
Quantity
Screw image
Display assembly
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2.5x5
6
I/O board
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x4
3
Power button with
optional fingerprint reader
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3
2
M.2 2230/2280 Solid-
state drive/Intel Optane
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3
1
M.2 2230 Solid-state
drive/Intel Optane
Thermal shield
M2x2
1
System board
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x4
1
Touchpad bracket
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M1.6x2
3
Touchpad
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M1.6x2
2
Wireless-card bracket
System board
M2x3
1
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 two captive screws on the base cover.
2. Remove the seven screws (M2.5x6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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Removing and installing components