Component
Secured to
Screw type
Quantity
Screw image
Touchpad bracket
Palm-rest assembly
M1.6x2
3
Touchpad
Palm-rest assembly
M1.6x2
2
Wireless-card bracket
System board
M2x3
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 two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Remove the seven screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the tabs on the hinges and continue to pry the base cover from the slots on the palm-
rest assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not pry the base cover from the middle as it might damage the chassis.
4. Carefully remove the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.
Removing and installing components
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